The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche will face off in the first round of the NHL playoffs. The series begins in Dallas with Games 1 and 2. Tickets are on sale for each game in the series.

"It shows a lot of character," goalie Alex Lyon said after making 18 saves ... The Wings have three games left: Monday's home finale against the Dallas Stars, then Wednesday at the New Jersey ...

Colorado has the best power play in the league since trading Rantanen (32.2%), but Dallas is sixth since then at 26.5%. That said, the Stars’ power play is only at 20.3% since trading for Rantanen.

The Dallas Stars' leading scorer, Jason Robertson, will be out for at least the first three games of the playoffs. He injured his right knee during the final regular season game against Nashville.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars will begin the playoffs without top goal scorer Jason Robertson, who suffered a lower-body injury in their last regular-season game, coach Pete DeBoer said ...