Stars host the Avalanche with 3-1 series lead

Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Stars -145, Avalanche +122; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Stars lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Monday for the ninth time this season. The Stars won the previous matchup 5-1. Wyatt Johnston scored two goals in the victory. Dallas is 52-21-9 overall and 20-7-3 against the Central Division. The Stars have allowed 232 goals while scoring 294 for a +62 scoring differential. Colorado has