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Roope Hintz scores in 4th round of shootout as Stars outlast Avalanche 3-2

The Dallas Stars secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in a game marked by controversy and late drama. Roope Hintz proved decisive in the shootout, scoring in the fourth round to clinch the win after Casey DeSmith turned aside Brock Nelson’s attempt.

The Avalanche’s night was plagued by disallowed goals, including Jaden Schwartz’s first-period score overturned for offsides and Gabriel Landeskog’s goal nullified due to a kicking motion. Gavin Brindley’s potential game-tying goal in the third period was also ruled out after bouncing off the posts.

Miro Heiskanen and Arttu Hyry led Dallas’ offense, with Hyry’s short-handed tally in the third period giving the Stars a crucial lead before Nelson tied it late. Dallas’ shootout resilience followed a split series, after losing 3-2 to Colorado the night before, while Avalanche captain Cale Makar returned to action following Tuesday’s absence—though his focus was divided after welcoming twin boys earlier in the day.

Goalkeeper DeSmith made 25 saves, including three of four in the shootout, while Oskar Back exited with an upper-body injury in the first period.

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