Avalanche lineup tonight: Colorado’s projected lineup for Game 4 against Dallas Stars | Stanley Cup Playoffs, Round 1, April 26, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche will look to even up their first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Saturday in Denver. Since picking up a dominant 5-1 win in Game 1, the Avalanche have dropped two straight in overtime.

In Game 2 on Monday, the team gave up a 3-2 lead in the third before eventually losing. Two days later, Colorado failed to keep its 1-0 advantage in the third period and was defeated again in OT.

All eyes will be on Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, who returned to action in Game 3. After getting his legs back under him on Wednesday, it will be interesting to see how the veteran forward plays as Colorado aims to tie the series 2-2.

Colorado Avalanche projected lines

Note: Lines are subject to change.

Forwards

Artturi Lehkonen - Nathan Mackinnon - Martin Necas
Gabriel Landeskog - Brock Nelson - Valeri Nichushkin
Jonathan Drouin - Charlie Coyle - Joel Kiviranta
Parker Kelly - Jack Drury - Logan O'Connor

Defense

Devon Toews - Cale Makar
Ryan Lindgren - Josh Manson
Samuel Girard - Sam Malinski

Goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood
Scott Wedgewood

Powerplay

Artturi Lehkonen, Martin Necas, Gabriel Landeskog, Nathan Mackinnon, Cale Makar
Valeri Nichushkin, Charlie Coyle, Jonathan Drouin, Devon Toews, Brock Nelson

Penalty kill

Parker Kelly, Joel Kiviranta, Devon Toews, Cale Makar
Charlie Coyle, Jack Drury, Ryan Lindgren, Josh Manson

Odds for Avalanche and Stars Game 4

Heading into Saturday's game, bettors are backing Colorado to get the job done on home ice.

On FanDuel, the Avs are -182 favorites, while the Stars are +150 underdogs. On DraftKings, Colorado is a -185 favorite and Dallas is a +154 underdog.

It would take a $185 bet on the Avalanche to win $100 on DraftKings, and a $100 bet on the Stars would net $150.

After Saturday's action, the series will head back to Dallas for Game 5 on Monday. If a Game 6 is needed, it will be on Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver.

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