| Avs don't win without Sakic scoring Colorado has plenty of stars, but Joe Sakic hasn't been shining. It may cost the Avs the series.
 
 |  | Avs hope history proves helpful Last year, the Avs led 3-2 and lost the series. Now, behind by the same margin, Colorado hopes to do the same thing to Dallas.
 
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| NHL West: Stars are survivors While the series is heading back to Colorado for Game 3, the Stars feel right at home, writes ESPN.com's George Johnson.
 
 |  | Bourque back, in command in Game 3 Ray Bourque, who missed four games with a knee injury, made a triumphant return to the lineup Friday night.
 
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| Stars-Avs rematch has been far from boring As Colorado and Dallas get ready for Game 3, it's clear that the intensity will only increase.
 
 |  | Dallas' Hull makes play for new role Stars right wing Brett Hull is being a force on offense again but this time as a playmaker.
 
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| Muller gunning for second Stanley Cup Nearly retired, Kirk Muller is making the most of his opportunity with the Dallas Stars.
 
 |  | Hartley wants forwards protected Avalanche coach Bob Hartley is hoping the two-referee system will help protect some of his players.
 
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