Dallas had the early lead and a narrow edge in shots. Colorado had the decisive second period.
The Stars lost 3–2 to the Avalanche on Tuesday, October 13, at American Airlines Center, with Martin Necas scoring twice in the middle period. Tyler Seguin converted a first-period power play, and Roope Hintz pulled Dallas within one at 3:17 of the third.
Dallas finished ahead 26–25 in shots, including a 13–9 advantage in the opening period. Mackenzie Blackwood made 24 saves for Colorado. The result left the Stars at 2–3–1 and the Avalanche at 4–2–0.
