Avs vs. Stars Playoff Preview: Can Blackwood Hold the Fort? | GS Off ice

The Colorado Avalanche are set to face the Dallas Stars in a heavyweight Round 1 battle of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. We break down the key matchups, from the Stars’ elite forward depth to Colorado’s elite transition game and possession numbers. Can Mackenzie Blackwood prove himself in his first true postseason test? Will the Avs’ top line outshine Dallas’ flexibility? We dive into advanced stats like XGF%, PDO, shot suppression, and goaltending metrics to get a true read on this series and look at how injuries may shift the dynamics. Plus: the latest on Gabriel Landeskog’s return, why rebound control could be the X-factor, and what the Avs need to clean up in their own zone to survive Dallas’ pressure. This show is brought to you by Trusted American. Trusted American’s salary-based mortgage consultants want to help you get into a better interest rate and lower your monthly payments. And right now they will cover the cost of your appraisal, valued at $650. Go to https://trustedamerican.com/ for all the info. Get your fix on all things hockey with Off Ice! 🏒 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://tr.ee/bCFS9UIZms 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gs.off.ice?igsh=MWp2anRoZWs5dHRhag%3D%3D 🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/gs_off_ice?s=21 #NHL #ColoradoAvalanche #GoAvsGo #NHLHighlights #HockeyNews #AvalancheNews #HockeyInterviews #NHLPressConferences #AvalanchePressConferences #NHLPodcasts #AvalanchePodcasts #NHLFeatures #AvalancheFeatures #StanleyCup #NHLPlayoffs 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6603696960307200 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.