The Avalanche's aspirations are dashed as the Dallas Stars secure victory in game six.

The Avalanche's Stanley Cup aspirations were shattered late Friday night, succumbing 2-1 in double overtime to the Dallas Stars. Former Av's player Matt Duchene clinched victory for the Dallas Stars, propelling them to the Western Conference final. Duchene, once a fixture in Denver, capitalized on a loose puck in front of the net, beating Alexandar Georgiev with a decisive shot. His celebration, sliding on his knees down the ice, marked the triumph. Dallas now awaits the outcome of the Edmonton versus Vancouver series. This marks the Stars' second consecutive trip to the conference final, following last season's defeat to eventual Stanley Cup champions, Vegas. The franchise's sole Stanley Cup victory dates back to 1999. The series showcased a remarkable trend, with the road team emerging victorious in five out of six games, including the Stars' domination in Denver, winning all three encounters. Notably, the Avalanche boasted the best home record in the regular season, while the Stars excelled on the road. Despite winning the Stanley Cup just two years ago, the Avalanche concluded this season with a commendable 50-25-7 record.