Can the Colorado Avalanche's explosive Game 6 victory over the Dallas Stars set the stage for a thrilling Game 7 showdown? With a 7-4 win, the Avalanche, led by stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog, have forced a decisive game in this playoff series.

Explore the dynamic play that characterized this "track meet" of a game, where Mikko Rantanen's four-point performance and Cale Makar finally breaking through took center stage.

Will MacKinnon finally secure his first Game 7 victory? Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Avalanche's playoff journey and what it means for their future.

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0:00 Intro: Avalanche force Game 7 against Stars

5:19 Puck luck and MacKinnon's game-changing goal

9:28 Rantanen awakens, Nichushkin shows promise

15:25 Lehkonen and Landeskog make big impacts

19:00 Avalanche's resilience in third period comeback

24:49 Shot totals and offensive pressure favor Avalanche

29:39 MacKinnon's motivation for first Game 7 win

34:52 Discussing fan reactions and Game 7 expectations

36:45 Sound check: Songs to capture the game

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