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Avalanche Game 6 at Dallas Stars: Home and Home Begins, Lines, Notes & How To Watch

The Colorado Avalanche (3-2-0) open a home-and-home back-to-back series on the road against arguably their biggest Central Division rival, the […]

By Aarif Deen · Colorado Hockey Now

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:29 PM

Key Things to Know

The Colorado Avalanche face the Dallas Stars to start a home-and-home series without defenseman Cale Makar.
Cale Makar returned to Denver as his wife prepares to give birth to twins.
Noah Juulsen joins Colorado's lineup, and Devon Toews will take over primary power-play duties.

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The Colorado Avalanche visit the Dallas Stars on October 13, 2026, to open a home-and-home back-to-back series. Colorado defenseman Cale Makar will miss the matchup after returning to Denver to be with his wife, who is expecting twins. Noah Juulsen enters the lineup in his place, with Devon Toews taking over top power-play duties under head coach Jared Bednar.

Mackenzie Blackwood is confirmed to start in goal for the Avalanche against Dallas netminder Jake Oettinger. Former Colorado forward Mikko Rantanen will feature on Dallas's top line, while Stars forwards Matt Duchene and Joel Kiviranta remain sidelined with injuries.

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