Wedgewood, Avs Blank Stars, Stretch Central Lead

Vitek Vlasic Wedgewood channels his inner wall in the pipes, staring down the Stars' high-octane attack while the Avalanche pour it on just enough to keep Dallas chasing. You know the Central's a meat grinder this time of year, and Colorado's front office loves these kinds of statements with the division crown on the line. Every point here echoes through the playoffs, where seeding separates contenders from pretenders.