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Colorado Avalanche season ends in Game 6 double overtime loss to Dallas Stars

Updated on: May 18, 2024 / 12:45 AM MDT / CBS/AP

The Colorado Avalanche season is over after a 2-1 double overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. It came to a close in a hard fought Game 6 at Ball Arena in Denver.

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 17: Matt Duchene #95 of the Dallas Stars and teammates Esa Lindell #23, and Chris Tanev #3 celebrate Duchene's game-winning goal in double overtime against the Colorado Avalanche in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 17, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images

The game's regulation goals came when Mikko Rantanen scored on an Avalanche power play in the second period and in the third period when Jamie Benn of the Stars scored.

No goals were scored again until Matt Duchene of Dallas scored in the second overtime.

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 17: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche shakes hands with Matt Duchene #95 of the Dallas Stars after Game Six of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 17, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images

Mason Marchment of the Stars thought he scored the winner with 7:29 left in the first overtime but it was waved off for goaltender interference. The play was reviewed and the call on the ice stood. Duchene was jostling with Cale Makar in front of Alexandar Georgiev, leading to a call. The NHL's situation room explained that Duchene impaired Georgiev's ability to play his position in the crease.

Rantanen's goal marked the first time Colorado scored the opening goal of the game in the series. It was assisted by Jonathan Drouin and Makar. Makar now has 80 career playoff points in 72 games played. He's the fifth defenseman in NHL history to amass 80 career postseason points in 80 or fewer games, joining Bobby Orr (66 games), Paul Coffey (67), Brian Leetch (70) and Al MacInnis (71).

The Stars now advance to the Western Conference Finals after winning the series 4-2.

This was a series in which the road team won five of six games, including the Stars taking all three in Denver. The Avalanche were the top home team in the regular season, while the Stars had the best road record.

Jesse Sarles

Jesse Sarles manages the web content and publishing operations for CBS Colorado. He writes articles about Colorado news and sports in and around the Denver area.