Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn had a goal and an assist each and Roope Hintz also scored for Dallas, which snapped a two-game skid. Jake Oettinger made 29 saves to run his record this season at American Airlines Center to 8-0 in his 200th NHL start.

Forward scores twice, including empty-net goal to seal game for Dallas; Rantanen has goal, assist for Colorado

Mason Marchment had two goals and an assist and Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin had a goal and an assist each as the host Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Friday night.

Mason Marchment had two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Friday night.

The Colorado Avalanche are in the midst of a brutal stretch following a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. They’ll have to face the Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, and New Jersey Devils over their next five games,

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist, and Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin also scored for the Avalanche in the loss.