The Avalanche: (42-20-8) / (8-4-1)
The Opponent: Dallas Stars: (37-24-8) / (8-6-0)
Puck drop: 6:00 p.m. MT
Watch: NBCSN, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports, NHL.tv
Listen: Altitude 92.5, AM 950
With their playoff lives on the line, the Colorado Avalanche were completely dominant in the first period of Game 5. After scoring five goals before they allowed five shots on net, the Avalanche were able to coast to a 6-3 victory despite missing both of their goalies due to injury.
Just before game time, we were all met with the surprise that Michael Hutchinson would be getting the start for the Avs - his first NHL playoff start.