Avalanche play the Stars after MacKinnon's 2-goal showing

Colorado Avalanche will face Dallas Stars following Nathan MacKinnon's 2-goal performance in the Avalanche's 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dallas currently holds a 2-2-1 overall record with a 0-2-0 record against Central Division opponents. The Stars have a 1-1-1 record when they amass more penalties than their opponent. Colorado's overall record is 3-2, with a 1-1-0 record in Central Division games.

The Avalanche have triumphed in 3-1-0 matches where they have scored at least three goals. This Tuesday's encounter marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.

Injuries for the Stars include Radek Faksa (day-to-day, lower body), Joel Kiviranta (out with a lower-body injury), Cameron Hughes (out with an upper-body injury), Harrison Scott (out with undisclosed injury), and Matt Duchene (out with a lower-body injury). On the Avalanche side, Logan O'Connor (day-to-day, lower body) and Georgii Merkulov (out with an undisclosed injury) are sidelined.