Avs Squeak Past Stars in Shootout Thriller

The Avalanche and Stars throw down in a clash of the league's elite, trading chances in a game that has everything from end-to-end rushes to goalie masterclasses. Both teams know a win here juices their positioning in the brutal Central scrum, where every point feels like gold this late in the year. Shootouts like this test the nerves of even the steeliest vets, and the fallout could echo through the standings for weeks.