Dallas Stars (56-24-10) vs Colorado Avalanche (55-26-7)
Thursday, May 09, 2024 at 9:30 pm
At 9:30 pm, our selection is on the Dallas Stars over the Colorado Avalanche. With a loss in Game 1 on Tuesday, the Dallas Stars now come into Game 2 at home knowing that is almost a must-win situation. The Avs are so good at home this season -- and in seasons past -- that for the Stars to go down 0-2 as they did in their first round series probably means they are going to be eliminated. That Tuesday night loss really stung as Dallas shockingly blew a 3-0 first period lead at home. The Stars will undoubtedly make some adjustments tonight to make another meltdown like the one they experienced in Game 1 as unlikely as possible. Their first order of business will be to increase their shot total above the 22 that they managed on Tuesday. There are at least a couple of reasons to think that the Stars will even this series tonight. Dallas is 20-9 in its last 29 games immediately after allowing four or more goals and 8-1 in its last nine (24-7 in its last 31) after a loss to a division rival. Take the Stars. As always, good luck...Al McMordie.
Al’s Pick Dallas Stars: -128
AUTHOR: Al McMordie

Al McMordie is the most honored technical handicapper in the country. Overall, in the last 32 years, Big Al has garnered 57 NUMBER ONE awards in football, basketball, baseball and hockey; 232 Top 5 finishes; and 435 Top 10 finishes.