Colorado finally secured a lead against the Dallas Stars in Game 5, with defenseman Cale Makar scoring two crucial goals to help the Avalanche secure a 5-3 victory. This win snapped their three-game losing streak and extended the second-round Western Conference series.
Makar's second goal came after Casey Mittelstadt's go-ahead tally in the third period, marking the first time Colorado had led in the series since the series opener. League MVP finalist Nathan MacKinnon expressed the importance of playing with a lead, stating that it prevents them from constantly chasing the game.
