{
  "id": 14360871,
  "title": "Recap: Blackwood and Necas propel Colorado’s 3-2 victory in Dallas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/recap-blackwood-and-necas-propel-colorados-3-2-victory-in-dallas",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T03:43:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/recap-blackwood-necas-propel-colorado-034358946.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The first meeting of the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars in the 2026-27 season took place in Dallas, Texas on October 13, 2026. The game was filled with tension and rivalry, showcasing the competitive spirit of the teams. The Avalanche secured a 3-2 victory over the Stars, with Martin Necas and Mackenzie Blackwood playing crucial roles in the outcome.\n\nIn the first period, Artturi Lehkonen scored for the Avalanche, and after a fight was broken up, the game remained tied at one goal each. The second period saw increased intensity, with Necas scoring twice and MacKinnon fighting MacKinnon, which led to MacKinnon leaving the game bleeding. The Avalanche capitalized on the chaos, going on a 5-on-3 power play and securing a 3-1 lead.\n\nThe third period brought more challenges for the Avalanche, with the Stars scoring a goal to make the game one goal each. However, Blackwood's solid performance and Necas's two goals proved decisive, as the Avalanche emerged victorious in a thrilling contest. The Avalanche showcased their competitive level, proving that they can compete against the Dallas Stars even without their captain, Cale Makar.",
  "summary": "How’s that for a bounce-back performance?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}