The Dallas Stars [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars] have one remaining regular season game and then they have two days off before the Stanley Cup Playoffs start. Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates scoring a goal during the second period while Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) looks on during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Ima [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6a6d793a-5e22-47c8-a33d-16c3e387d1ab.jpeg] Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates scoring a goal during the second period while Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) looks on during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Ima It has been officially announced that the Stars will face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round and they will be one of the first games in the hunt for the hardest trophy to win. While the Stars have been in a downward spiral for the last couple weeks, the Avalanche have announced that their captain, Gabriel Landeskog, could make his return for playoffs. It will be the first time Landeskog has played since Colorado won the Stanley Cup in 2022. Landeskog sustained a knee injury during the Cup run that required a cartilage transplant. He has been working towards returning to the ice for multiple seasons now. He did a conditioning stint with the Colorado Eagles where he tallied a goal and an assist in two games. The Stars will have their own players returning to the lineup sometime during the playoffs. Tyler Seguin has been close to returning and is still an option to return in the last regular season game against the Nashville Predators. Miro Heiskanen is behind him in the rehabilitation process and the Stars are hopeful he can return for Round One. With a lot of moving parts and two deep teams, it is a toss up who could make it through to the second round of the playoffs. It will come down to which team can get their returning players in the lineup and start making an impact. The Stars take on the Predators for the final game of the season on Wednesday at 7 pm CST. Make sure you bookmark THN's Dallas Stars site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/]for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Stars Loss Streak Continues Ahead of Playoffs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/game-day/stars-loss-streak-continues-ahead-of-playoffs] Are The Stars Setting Themselves For An Early Playoff Exit? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/are-the-stars-setting-themselves-for-an-early-playoff-exit] Stars Slide Reaches Five With Loss to Utah [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/stars-slide-reaches-five-with-loss-to-utah] Stars Welcome Utah HC To Town For Season Finale [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/game-day/stars-welcome-utah-hc-to-town-for-season-finale] * Follow Taylor on Twitter: @THN_taylor
