The Dallas Stars have broken Colorado's heart once again in crushing fashion today in history

The 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs will always be remembered as unique, but for Dallas Stars fans, they also brought one of the most thrilling runs in franchise history.

On this day in 2020, the Stars unleashed an offensive explosion, scoring four times in the second period on the Colorado Avalanche en route to a 5-2 victory. The win gave Dallas a commanding 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.

That night, the Stars' depth shined. Colorado came in as a Cup favorite, but Dallas proved they weren't intimidated. It was a statement game that showed their ability to flip momentum quickly and overwhelm opponents.

The outburst in the middle frame defined the night. With quick strikes and relentless pressure, Dallas put the Avalanche on their heels and never looked back.

For fans, the game became a reminder of how dangerous the Stars could be when their offense clicked to match their defensive structure. It also set the tone for a playoff run that carried Dallas all the way to the Stanley Cup Final inside the Edmonton bubble.

As Stars History highlighted, that four-goal burst wasn't just a win, it was a moment that added to the team's postseason lore.

One fan summed it up perfectly at the time:

Looking back, the win over Colorado stands out as one of the signature games of that magical run, a mix of grit, speed, and depth that defined Dallas's playoff identity.

I think this game is the perfect example of why fans still believe this era of Stars hockey is capable of delivering a championship, because we've seen what it looks like when everything clicks.