Tyler Seguin netted a goal in overtime, allowing the Stars to endure a late double-minor penalty and secure a 2-1 victory over the Avalanche.

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In Denver, Tyler Seguin netted the game-winning goal at 5:31 of overtime after the Dallas Stars successfully managed to kill a late double-minor penalty, leading to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 on Wednesday night. This match marked the return of Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog. With this win, Dallas now holds a 2-1 advantage in the first-round series, having achieved their second consecutive overtime victory, despite having led for only 1:02 during regulation play. Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday night in Denver. Seguin scored by directing the puck past Mackenzie Blackwood, assisted by Mason Marchment, who had received a four-minute penalty in the final minute of regulation for a high-stick that struck Brock Nelson in the face. Stars coach Pete DeBoer praised the team's performance, stating, 'We did a lot of really good things. Our penalty killing has been one of the best in the league the last three years. We felt confident going into overtime that we could get the job done, and if we did, there was a good feeling that we were going to win the game. Knowing Mason and how he felt about that penalty, you couldn’t have scripted a better ending.' This goal marked Seguin's second career overtime playoff goal, his first being in 2012 with Boston. 'It feels good,' Seguin remarked. 'There’s so much more to tonight than just that goal. It’s the penalty kill, the details of the game, and what the guys accomplished. I was merely the beneficiary of it. Collectively, it was a fantastic road win by the team.' Esa Lindell, a defenseman for the Stars, made a crucial play in overtime by deflecting a shot from Artturi Lehkonen. Jamie Benn equalized for Dallas midway through the third period, while Jake Oettinger made 27 saves. For Colorado, Valeri Nichushkin scored in the first period, and Mackenzie Blackwood recorded 26 saves.

The late goal overshadowed Landeskog's return, who was welcomed with cheers and chants from the enthusiastic crowd during his first NHL game since June 26, 2022, when he and the Avalanche triumphed over Tampa Bay to win the Stanley Cup. Landeskog had been out of action due to a chronic right knee injury. It had been approximately 1,032 days since his last game with the Avalanche. He became the fifth player in NHL history, having played at least 700 games, to rejoin his team after a hiatus of 1,000 days or more without participating in a match, as reported by NHL Stats. Landeskog logged over 13 minutes of play and recorded a team-high six hits. "I felt excellent in every aspect tonight regarding my return," Landeskog remarked. "It was a very significant evening, irrespective of the result." The Avalanche struggled on the power play, finishing 0 for 6. When asked about improvements needed for the power play, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar succinctly stated, "everything."