Dallas Stars fans are on the brink of despair as their team faces the very real possibility of elimination from the playoffs after a crushing Game 5 loss. Stars' forward Mattias Janmark's assessment of the team's even-strength struggles as a major factor in their downfall is a worrying sign, especially given the team's inability to capitalize on power-play opportunities. The Stars will now need to mount a miraculous comeback in Game 6 to stay alive in the series, but their chances of doing so look increasingly slim against a determined and resilient opponent. Can the Stars find a way to regroup and refocus, or will their season come to a disappointing end?
Heika’s Take: Even strength struggles, leave Stars facing elimination after Game 5 loss NHL.com
