In Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round on Monday, it was Blackwell, a 32-year-old journeyman forward who scored at 17:46 of overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 win against the Colorado Avalanche, tying the best-of-7 series.

Blackwell joined the Stars on a one-year deal ahead of the 2024-25 season as Dallas looked to deepen its lineup.

Colin Blackwell scored 17:46 into overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in Game 2 on Monday night to even up their first-round Western Conference series. Blackwell initially took a shot that ricocheted off teammate Sam Steel and Avs defenseman Samuel Girard in front of the net.