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Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) tangles with Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) and left wing Ryan Garbutt (16) during the first period. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO15889 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie (4) reacts to making his first goal of the season as Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) lies on the ground behind him after he fell on the attempt during the third period of the Avs' 6-2 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas stars at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16246 )

Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) watches as a goal scored by Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) crosses the line, while Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) and Dallas Stars defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) look on during the second period of action. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16083 )

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates his goal with teammates as Dallas Stars defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) skates by during the second period. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16096 )

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) attempts a shot on Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) as defenseman Kevin Connauton (23) and Aaron Rome (27) defend during the first period. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO15828 )

Colorado Avalanche right wing P.A. Parenteau (15) collides with Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during the first period of action. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO15857 )

Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) stops a goal agains the Colorado Avalanche during the second period. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16081 )

Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) celebrates a goal with teammates left wing Jamie McGinn (11), defenseman Andre Benoit (61) and center Maxime Talbot (25) during the first period. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16010 )

Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) stops a shot by Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the second period of action. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16041 )

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) brings the puck up the ice as Dallas Stars left wing Ryan Garbutt (16) and defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) defend during the first period. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO15887 )

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) gets a breakaway opportunity as Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) defends during the second period. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16036 )

Colorado Avalanche center Ryan O'Reilly (90) brings the puck up the ice against the Dallas Stars during the first period. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO15839 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) takes a shot as Dallas Stars defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (5) and defenseman Kevin Connauton (23) defend during the third period of the Avs' 6-2 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas stars at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16235 )

Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) celebrates a goal by teammate left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) as Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) and defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) react during the second period. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16086 )

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Andre Benoit (61) celebrates his goal with teammates defenseman Cory Sarich (16) and center Ryan O'Reilly (90) agains the Dallas Stars during the second period. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16061 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie (4) takes a shot as Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) defends during the third period of the Avs' 6-2 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas stars at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16241 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) controls the puck as Dallas Stars right wing Erik Cole (72) and defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) defend during the third period of the Avs' 6-2 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas stars at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16158 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jan Hejda (8) waits for a face-off against the Dallas Stars during the third period of the Avs' 6-2 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas stars at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16149 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) controls the puck as Dallas Stars defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) defends during the third period of the Avs' 6-2 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas stars at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16198 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Colorado Avalanche center Ryan O'Reilly (90) controls the puck as Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) defends during the third period of the Avs' 6-2 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas stars at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO33454 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) rests on his stick while trailing 5-2 to the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of the Avs' 6-2 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas stars at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO33484 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Dallas Stars center Rich Peverley (17) and center Colton Sceviour (22) skate off the ice as the Colorado Avalanche celebrate their 6-2 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas stars at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17HKNAVS__AO16284 )