The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series. Wyatt Johnston led the way for Dallas with two goals and an assist in a dominant performance. Roope Hintz contributed a goal and an assist, helping power the Stars’ offensive surge. Mikko Rantanen scored his first goal of the 2024 playoffs, providing a brief spark for Colorado. Dallas capitalized on the power play with a timely goal but still showed room for improvement in that area. The Stars controlled play for much of the game, outskating and outchancing the Avalanche. With a chance to close out the series, Dallas will look to bring the same energy on the road in Game 6 in Denver.
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26 Comments
When you’re playing the Avs they will always beat you with shot chances. That’s their game.
last half of the third period was dynamite! their physical play dictated the flow of the game
Keep up the great content! What do the Stars need to do to make this performance more consistent?
People need to understand what he does on the back end rantenen has been playing amazingly
Look what he did in our OT win on the blue line to marchment to seguin
I hope Miro comes back in game 6
Did Dallas really get outchanced in this game? Boy, it really didn't feel like it. Me and the people watching kept saying Dallas could've scored 10 today.
I don't know who was keeping the stats, but they really suck at their job. There's no way we were out chanced. We did dominate, and we can do it again!
Ceci without a skate blade blocking the shot. Great stuff
Roope had 2 breakaways he didn’t score on. Bichsel with the hand to his ear in the box. He gives absolutely no fs. He was throwing the weight. Loved it
Otter finally outshined Blackwood. No matter what happens outside the net, that needs to keep happening in the crease. Let me continue to say as I have watched different playoff series, the officiating is ridiculous. Every single game I have seen, there have been blatant non calls and completely made up penalties. This happened consistently in this game as well. And it's against all teams. Is this the best the NHL can offer?!?!?
I wouldn’t bring back Miro. Too risky. We’re winning and playing well. Let the boys finish it out. If he’s ready? Bring him back next series. Can’t risk Miro being hurt again or worse
That was nice. And without Miro and Robo. Impressive!
I think Dallas’ depth is starting to pay dividends.
Anybody miss Dumba………………………………………………………… nope
Flop
Lowkey best part of this series has been Bish and Ceci stepping up with heavier minutes with Dumba scratched. Not that Petrovic has been lights out but he at least plays more structured than Dumba. Pls just survive until Miro returns..
I honestly think we might see Miro. A big issue is they haven't had time to give him full contact… With two days between games… Might be able to have a practice where they push him and then can see how he feels. Having said that… Almost would rather this crew finish the Avs and bring Miro back if they win.
You mentioned Dallas was capable of shutting teams down last season whereas this season they aren’t able to, really just not built to. You’re right, I firmly believe Chris Tanev was the heart and soul of our defensive power last year! Bichsel is stepping up for the playoffs and really using his size advantage. This seasons Dallas Stars are a team that’s built to out score you, not shut you down.
Also, You should start a once a week podcast upload on the IceRays during their next season.
I still get nervous with the Stars when they get a big lead on teams that can score quick like the Avs, Oilers and such.
Rantananen is the best 200 ft player in the NHL…
Glad they had a hot game after their cold one. The roller coaster of emotions continues……
HOOP
I do think it’s kind of funny that every one expects for Wyatt to perform exceedingly well with a line he has historically performed poorly with….Get him new linemates. Joey complimented Dadanov but I see it differently. That line had 3 seperate rush chances and Dadanov elected to shoot (instead of passing) on each one. He had Wyatt, who had scored 2 goals at that point, coming down the middle open, and actively chose not to pass him the puck….
Wyatt needs to be on a line with willing passers and neither Benn nor Dadanov are that.
Avs in 7!! Sorry Stars fans, but Colorado has this.
The Stars can beat the Avalanche in game six, they’ve gotta play their best brand of hockey 🏒 going forward. I’d like to see them get past the WCF. They’ve had trouble keeping up with the speed of the Colorado Avalanche.