The Colorado Avalanche have taken a commanding 3-2 lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars, thanks to a thrilling 4-3 win in Game 5. The victory marks a significant turning point in the series, as the Avalanche now hold the Stars' fate in their hands with just one game remaining. Colorado's win was fueled by a strong performance from their top players, including Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, who combined for three goals and two assists. With the series now on the brink of elimination, the Stars will need to dig deep and find a way to stave off the Avalanche's momentum in Game 6 if they hope to stay alive in the playoffs.
Wild win Game 5, push Stars to brink in Western 1st Round NHL.com
