The Stars took a decisive, 3-2 lead over the Avalanche on Monday, inching one step closer to the second round of the 2025 NHL Playoffs. Dallas will now look to land the knockout blow in Denver on Thursday, but the mile-high atmosphere of Ball Arena will be a tough place to get it done.
Wyatt Johnston, Mikko Rantanen, Roope Hintz and the Stars proved too much for Colorado in Game 5, ultimately winning, 6-2. It marked the first time all series either club reached six goals, and the second time in under a week that Colorado got held under three.
However, Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche know how to bounce back. After their Game 3 overtime loss last Wednesday, Jared Bednar’s boys stormed back for a 4-0 shutout victory at Ball Arena. Colorado registered 48 shots on goal, and Mackenzie Blackwood saved all 23 shots.
Does this awesome series have a Game 7 in store for us? The betting man would suggest yes. The Avs opened as a -180 favorite to win this game and force the winner-take-all contest in Dallas on Saturday. It certainly feels like this series’ destiny.
Here’s what you need to know about Thursday’s matchup between the Avalanche and Stars, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Avalanche vs. Stars on today?
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream: Sling
Game 6 of Avalanche vs. Stars will air nationally on TBS.
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Avalanche vs. Stars start time
- Date: Thursday, May 1
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs series between the Avs and Stars is set to begin at 9:30 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver.
With a win in Game 6, Dallas will punch its ticket to the second round of the playoffs. A Colorado victory would force a Game 7 back in Dallas this weekend.
Avalanche vs. Stars radio station
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Avalanche vs. Stars series schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/live stream |
| Apr. 19 | Game 1: Avs 5, Stars 1 | — | — |
| Apr. 21 | Game 2: Stars 4, Avs 3 (OT) | — | — |
| Apr. 23 | Game 3: Stars 2, Avs 1 (OT) | — | — |
| Apr. 26 | Game 4: Avs 4, Stars 0 | — | — |
| Apr. 28 | Game 5: Stars 6, Avs 2 | — | — |
| May 1 | Game 6 at Colorado | 9:30 p.m. | TBS, Sling, SNE, SN360, TVAS |
| May 3 | Game 7* at Dallas | TBA | TBA, Fubo or Sling |
* If necessary
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Date(s) |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 or 6 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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