A tough defense and stable goaltending makes the Stars the smart play tonight in Colorado against the Avalanche.
Dallas enters into the 2006/07 NHL season without the services of Jason Arnott and Bill Geurin and, with that said, I feel the offense will suffer a bit.
The saving grace comes with tougher players and a defense that was upgraded with the additions of Darryl Sydor and Jaroslav Modry. The goaltending duties remain stable with Marty Turco (41 wins, 2.55 GAA in 05/06) in the crease.
Their opponents tonight and hosts, the Colorado Avs, remain a talented team at both ends of the ice and should vie for the lead Northwest division. The only concern comes with goaltender Jose Theodore who had a lowly .822 SVP% last season.
Bottom line: The Stars have revenge on the agenda for last years early exist from the playoffs to this same Avalanche team. Look for the Stars to come out with a blockbuster effort tonight and steal this game with their grit, top flight defense and superior goaltending.
Final Notes & Trends: The Stars were 26-17 on the road last season.
these teams alway play each other tight. any team that has lindros in it has faded and ribero wont be in the linup for dallas tonight because of **** problems. il take colorado by a goal.
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Alex Smart: Take Dallas at Colorado
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