The Colorado Springs Gazette final

WHAT HAPPENED:

The Avalanche won, 2-1, in their exhibition home finale against the Dallas Stars.

ON THE ATTACK: After a scoreless first period, Dallas broke through in the second with a goal from Riley Damiani. Colorado tied the game late in the third period when Logan O’connor finished his own rebound (assisted by Ben Meyers). Then Mikko Rantanen delivered the game-winning goal (assisted by Sam Girard and Devon Toews). Both teams finished with 33 shots on goal.

IN THE NET: Alexandar Georgiev started for the Avs and made 32-of-33 saves. The Stars opted for Scott Wedgewood in net who secured a shutout over two periods making 18 saves. Dallas turned to Anton Khudobin in the third period and he closed the game with 13-of-15 saves made.

STAR OF THE NIGHT: Nathan Mackinnon, but in an unusual way. He got the biggest roar of the night when he tackled Dallas defenseman Colin Miller late in the second period. Mackinnon was upset that Miller got into teammate Artturi Lehkonen’s face and made him pay.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Avalanche open the regular season on Oct. 12 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena.

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