The Colorado Avalanche faced significant challenges in their recent game against the Dallas Stars, suffering a 5-3 defeat at the American Airlines Center. Key issues included ineffective penalty killing and goaltending, compounded by injuries to players like defenseman Josh Manson.

Despite a strong push in the third period, the Avalanche struggled to overcome a three-goal deficit. The Stars capitalized on power-play opportunities, further exposing Colorado's defensive vulnerabilities.