This was a big night for the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars, as just about 76% of teams that win game five go on to win a playoff series in the NHL. With that said, it was the biggest game of the year, and Colorado didn’t rise to the occasion, losing 6-2 in a frustrating night.
Artturi Lehkonen and Nathan MacKinnon each scored for the Avalanche, while Marty Neu010das collected two assists.
Mackenzie Blackwood has statistically been the best goaltender this postseason, but tonight was just not his night. He stopped just 13 of 18 shots before being pulled to begin the third period for backup Scott Wedgewood, who stopped all eight shots he faced.