The second period hasn’t been great for the Avalanche as of late. Especially on this homestand, where both the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers dominated play in the middle frame.

Casey Mittelstadt had the type of performance ... for Colorado to have a successful playoff run. The team needs Mittelstadt. I wrote about this yesterday, but I do wonder if Wedgewood gets the nod against the New York Rangers on Tuesday.

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists, Cale Makar also scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3.

The Dallas Stars travelled to Denver, Colorado, on Saturday afternoon to take on the Colorado Avalanche. This is their second meeting this season, with the Avalanche taking the first game 5-3 in November. In a tight contest until the second period arrived, the Avalanche secured the victory, 6-3.

Scott Wedgewood won his first start back since suffering a lower-body injury on Jan. 2. He made 26 saves on 29 shots in the 6-3 win against the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon. “Obviously, don’t want to let the first one in.

The Avalanche got some positive news on Sunday as goalie Scott Wedgewood was reactivated from injury reserve. Wedgewood was hurt against the Buffalo back on Jan. 2 on a controversial play where Avs forward Parker Kelly made contact with Sabres forward Zach Benson,