Avalanche Stay Alive with Game 5 Win Over Stars

Colorado's Cale Makar leads with two goals as the series shifts back to Denver for Game 6.

Cale Makar scored twice, including a stunning unassisted goal, to help the Avalanche secure a 5-3 victory.
Casey Mittelstadt netted the go-ahead goal early in the third period, giving Colorado its first regulation lead of the series.
Nathan MacKinnon added a goal and an assist, contributing to the Avalanche's offensive resurgence.
Dallas Stars failed to close out the series at home, now leading 3-2 as they head to Colorado.
Game 6 is set for Friday night at Ball Arena, where the Avalanche look to force a decisive Game 7.