The Stars hold a 2-1 series lead and have now won their last four playoff games at Ball Arena, including last season. Here are five thoughts from the win: The Stars entered the third period trailing but came away with the win for the second straight game.

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog returned to the lineup for the first time, but the Dallas Stars came away with the Game 3 victory.

The Avalanche are down 1-2 in the first-round playoff series versus the Stars. Here's everything to know before Game 4, as the Avs try to even the series at Ball Arena.