Dallas vs Colorado Prediction 4 April 2026
🔊 A clash between the top two clubs in the Western Conference could easily be the highlight of the day. However, this encounter might serve more as a playoff rehearsal rather than a battle with significant standings implications. Both teams hold a comfortable lead over their pursuers, meaning any shift in their positions would require considerable effort. What should we expect from this showdown between the Western leaders? Let's delve into this NHL regular season matchup and offer the editorial team's prediction for the game.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three NHL regular seasons, Dallas and Colorado have faced off ten times: the Stars have clinched four victories, while the Avalanche have taken six. However, the Denver team has not managed to defeat their rivals in regulation time for four consecutive meetings. The teams also clashed in the playoffs over the last two years-Dallas won the 2024 quarterfinal series in six games (4-2) and edged out the 2025 first-round series in seven (4-3).
Head-to-head statistics Dallas - Colorado
Dallas Stars Team Overview
Recently, the Stars bounced back from a 6-3 defeat to the Boston Bruins by shutting out the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on home ice. This marked their fourth shutout victory of the season under Glen Gulutzan. Dallas currently sit second in the Western Conference, trailing Colorado by six points and holding a six-point lead over the third-placed Minnesota Wild.
By defeating the Jets at home, Dallas snapped a three-game losing streak. At the American Airlines Center, the Stars have won 62.2% of their games this season and have picked up points in 73.0% of their matchups-a remarkable achievement over the long haul. On average, the Texas team scores 3.30 goals per game at home (5th best in the conference) and concedes 2.73 goals (3rd best in the conference).
As they approach the playoffs, most of Dallas's injured players are expected to return. However, for now, Gulutzan's squad will have to manage without defenseman Tyler Myers, who might be back soon, as well as forwards Roope Hintz, Radek Faksa, Sam Steel, Michael Bunting, and Nathan Bastian.
Match Results: Dallas Stars
Colorado Avalanche Team Overview
The league leaders recently delivered one of the most high-scoring games in recent years, engaging in a shootout with the league's bottom team, Vancouver Canucks, ending 6-8. The team is on track for their fourth Presidents' Trophy in history for topping the regular season standings - Colorado needs just eight points from their remaining eight games.
On the road, the Avalanche have won 10 of their last 11 encounters, heading into their Texas matchup on a four-game winning streak. Colorado players have won 67.6% of their away games, earning points in 81.1% of them. On average, Jared Bednar's squad scores 3.89 goals per game outside Denver (the best in the conference) while conceding just 2.43 (best in the league).
Defenseman Cale Makar and forward Nicolas Roy are expected to return to the lineup early next week.
Match Results: Colorado Avalanche
⚡️ Leaders
Dallas forward Jason Robertson leads the team's scoring race with 89 points (40 goals, 49 assists) and ranks in the top ten in both the NHL's scoring and sniper rankings. Interestingly, Wyatt Johnston has outscored Robertson, becoming the Stars' second top scorer with 41 goals and 39 assists. Matt Duchene has been productive in 7 of his last 8 games, Jamie Benn in 4 of 5, and both Mikko Rantanen and Miro Heiskanen in 3 of 4.
Colorado's top scorer Nathan MacKinnon, with 121 points (50 goals, 71 assists), remains in contention for the league's most prolific player title. The Canadian has recorded points in 4 of his last 5 outings. Avalanche's second top scorer Martin Necas holds eighth place in the NHL scoring race with 92 points (35 goals, 57 assists). Brock Nelson has been effective in 6 of his last 7 games, while Valeri Nichushkin and Nazem Kadri have each been productive in 4 of their last 5.
🥅 Goaltenders
Jake Oettinger has shown consistent performance in Dallas' recent matches. The American goalie has posted a save percentage of 90.6% over 12 spring games, with a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.26, recently securing his third shutout of the season. Backup Casey DeSmith has a save percentage of 89.3% and a GAA of 2.67 over six spring games.
In March and April, Colorado has been rotating Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood between the pipes. Their performances have been starkly different. Wedgewood has managed a save percentage of 93.2% (second-best in the league) with a GAA of 1.75 over nine spring appearances. Meanwhile, Blackwood has struggled, posting an 84.5% save rate with a GAA of 3.48.
Editorial Prediction
Teams from the Central Division have faced off in 29 games over the past three seasons, including preseason, regular season, and playoffs matchups. In seven out of eight games across all competitions, teams have scored at least five goals, and on Dallas ice, this has happened in all 13 encounters. Considering potential lineup experiments ahead of the playoffs, a solid defensive game might not be expected. Our pick is over 5 goals in the match.
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