Avalanche host the Stars after Kelly's 2-goal game
Dallas Stars (42-20-2, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (39-24-3, in the Central Division)
Denver; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars after Parker Kelly scored two goals in the Avalanche's 4-2 win against the Calgary Flames.
Colorado has a 10-10-2 record in Central Division games and a 39-24-3 record overall. The Avalanche have scored 219 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank fourth in the league.
Dallas has a 13-5-1 record in Central Division games and a 42-20-2 record overall. The Stars have an 18-10-1 record when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.
Sunday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. The Avalanche won 6-3 in the previous matchup. Artturi Lehkonen led the Avalanche with two goals.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nathan MacKinnon has scored 27 goals with 75 assists for the Avalanche. Cale Makar has four goals and 11 assists over the last 10 games.
Mikko Rantanen has 29 goals and 44 assists for the Stars. Jason Robertson has scored nine goals and added six assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 7-2-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.4 assists, 2.4 penalties and 5.3 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.
Stars: 7-3-0, averaging four goals, 6.9 assists, 2.6 penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.
INJURIES: Avalanche: None listed.
Stars: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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