The Stars are coming off their overtime thriller on Monday that knotted this first-round series at a game apiece.

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Colorado would look to end a four-game home playoff losing streak to Dallas and tie up its Western Conference series when the two teams meet on Saturday night, April 26.