The Stars failed to close out the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 on Wednesday, extending the series to Friday’s Game 6 in Colorado.
The Avs’ three third-period goals sank the Stars in Game 5, Colorado staving off elimination for the time being.
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Game stories
— Five thoughts from Stars-Avalanche Game 5: It’s back to Denver as Dallas fails to close
— Stars fought to win home-ice advantage, so why are they struggling to win at home?
— Stars may have given the Avalanche new life by playing wide-open style in Game 5 loss
— Stars’ Joe Pavelski scores first goal of these playoffs ‘but it’s not a good feeling’
— Stars’ Chris Tanev had tooth pulled during Game 5, returned to action: ‘It got pushed in’
Fans stand for the national anthem before Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Fans stand and cheer as the Dallas Stars take the ice before Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Fans watch a Dallas Stars introduction video before Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson is shown during a player introduction video before Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars fans arrive at American Airlines Center for Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)Colton Smith, 18 month-old, of Dallas and his mother Lauren Smith arrive at American Airlines Center for Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)Players line up for the national anthem during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines Center, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) is seen before Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines Center, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) defends Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Craig Smith (15) holds his head after a collision along the boards during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) looks to pass during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)The Dallas Stars celebrate after a goal by center Joe Pavelski during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) celebrates his goal with defensemen Ryan Suter (20) and Miro Heiskanen (4) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) tries to score past Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) faces-off with Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars fans celebrate after a goal by center Joe Pavelski (16) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars fans Michael Gonterwitz (left) and Lou Helsen high-five after a goal by center Joe Pavelski during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)The Dallas Stars celebrate after a goal by center Joe Pavelski during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) checks Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) into the boards during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) and center Sam Steel (18) try to wrangle a loose puck alongside Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) passes the puck during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) passes the puck towards goal during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) tangle during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)A fan raises their baby during a timeout during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) makes a glove save in front of defenseman Thomas Harley (55) and Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt (37) during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt (37) skates towards Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) stops a shot attempt from Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars fans celebrate a goal by defenseman Miro Heiskanen during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche players come together after a stoppage in play during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) smothers the puck during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars fans celebrate a goal by defenseman Miro Heiskanen during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars fans celebrate a goal by defenseman Miro Heiskanen during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) celebrates his goal with right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev (3) hits Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) with a high stick during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) watches a replay after giving up a goal during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) slowly gets up after a collision during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) blocks a shot attempt from Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and defenseman Cale Makar (8) celebrate after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) reacts after being hit by the puck in front of Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) drinks water during a timeout in the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) hits Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) into the boards during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) checks Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) into the boards during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)The Dallas Stars celebrate a goal by Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) looks to pass the puck during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) stops a shot attempt from Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) as defenseman Samuel Girard (49) defends during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) wait for a face-off during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) shoots the puck towards goal during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates a goal by center Logan Stankoven during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) handles the puck during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) celebrates after his goal with defenseman Esa Lindell (23) during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) reacts after the Stars gave up a goal to the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) reacts after the Stars gave up a goal to the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) celebrates his goal with defensemen Ryan Suter (20) and Miro Heiskanen (4) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)
Game updates
Final: Avalanche 5, Stars 3
Third period, 3:00 remaining: Colorado with the dagger to send this series back to Denver. Another goal makes it 5-3.
Third period, 6:30 remaining: The Stars still trail by one after they were unable to find the game-tying goal on the power play.
Third period, 14:16 remaining: Just like that, the Stars are back in it.
The Avs’ two-goal lead was short-lived as Logan Stankoven strikes to pull the Stars’ deficit back to one goal. It’s 4-3, with three goals scored in the first six minutes of the third period.
Third period, 15:30 remaining: Colorado scores again and quite suddenly the Stars are in a hole late in Game 5. The Avalanche leads 4-2 in the third period looking to stave off elimination and send the series back to Denver.
It was Makar again for the Avs.
Third period, 18:47 remaining: The Avs strike early in the third period to break the tie. Casey Mittelstadt scores for Colorado to give the Avalanche their first regulation lead of the series.
End of second period: Stars 2, Avalanche 2
Second period, 2:36 remaining: The Stars have been Cale Makar’d.
The Avs’ star fired a laser beam of a shot past Jake Oettinger to score a game-tying power play goal and knot the game at two. Colorado is now 2-for-2 on the power play.
Second period, 8:21 remaining: That did not take long.
The Stars strike 16 seconds into the power play and make Colorado pay for the mental lapse. Miro Heiskanen gets the go-ahead power-play goal, his fifth of the playoffs, on a nice assist from Jason Robertson.
Second period, 8:40 remaining: The intensity has ratcheted up here in the second period with some big shots and big hits, but still no second-period scoring. Dallas is about to go on a two-minute power play after a delay of game call on Colorado, so the Stars will get a shot at breaking the tie.
Second period, 16:36 remaining: The teams remain tied through the first few minutes of the second period. Shots are 10-9 in favor of Colorado.
End of first period: Stars 1, Avalanche 1
First period, 0:01 remaining: You read that correctly — with 0.6 seconds remaining in the first period, the Avalanche tie Game 5 with an Artturi Lehkonen goal to knot things up into the first intermission. The play required a review to ensure Lehkonen got the goal off in time. He slipped the puck past Jake Oettinger with under one second remaining in the period.
First period, 4:00 remaining: Colorado successfully killed off the first penalty of the game and shut down the Stars’ power play, though not without a couple dangerous scoring chances for Dallas. Score remains 1-0.
First period, 10:57 remaining: For the fifth time in five games during this series, the Stars strike first.
Joe Pavelski ends his playoff scoring drought with his first goal of the postseason. Matt Duchene picked up a pretty brutal Colorado turnover behind the Avs’ net, and found Joe Pavelski square in front of the net for an easy bang-bang goal.
Dallas leads 1-0 midway through the first.
Pre-game updates
6:46 p.m.: Expected lines for the Stars:
Robertson-Duchene-Pavelski
Marchment-Seguin-Dadonov
Benn-Johnston-Stankoven
Faksa-Steel-Smith
Harley-Heiskanen
Lindell-Tanev
Suter-Lundkvist
Oettinger
6:20 p.m.: The Stars and Avs are set for Game 5 with puck drop about half an hour away.
Reminder: Dallas is without forward Roope Hintz, who exited Game 4 with an upper-body injury and did not return.
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz out for Game 5 vs. Colorado due to injury
Fans stand and cheer as the Dallas Stars take the ice before Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Fans watch a Dallas Stars introduction video before Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer)Dallas Stars fans arrive at American Airlines Center for Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)Colton Smith, 18 month-old, of Dallas and his mother Lauren Smith arrive at American Airlines Center for Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)Players line up for the national anthem during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines Center, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer)
Pregame reading
— Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz out for Game 5 vs. Colorado due to injury
— Dallas Stars are giving fans their money’s worth while streaking toward Stanley Cup
— It’s Wyatt Johnston’s 21st birthday. Here are all the NHL and Stars milestones he reached
— Dallas Stars have found their best hockey at the best time: ‘We’re just playing’
— Dallas Stars call up three players from AHL affiliate ahead of Game 5 vs. Colorado
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