4:38am note- Stars lead the series 2-1, I need sleep.

from Mike Chambers of the Denver Post,

A two-goal, third-period lead was never safe for the Avalanche, knowing the Dallas Stars had come back to win nine times from two-goal deficits this season — including Monday in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Edmonton.

So was it surprising to see the Stars erase a two-goal hole and take the lead in the third period Wednesday in Game 3? No.

But it was the Avs’ response that rejuvenated interest in this high-scoring series that tightened considerably after Colorado’s 6-4 victory at Rogers Place.

Following Dallas’ three consecutive goals to begin the final frame, Colorado answered with three straight — the game-winner by Nazem Kadri with 6:04 remaining — and the Avs hung on to trim the Stars’ series lead to 2-1.

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