It would be hard not to compare and contrast the current state of the Avalanche to what the organization faced after Game 4 against the Dallas Stars a season ago.

After a few very tough battles, the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars return to Texas, both looking to move within a win of the second round on Monday night.

The Nuggets and the Avalanche are tied up in their playoff series, each winning two of their four games, and the Avalanche will return to the ice Monday for another shot at pulling ahead.