Makar Scores 2 Goals as Avalanche Defeat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to Force Game 6

May 16, 2024, 01:47 AM

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the top-seeded Dallas Stars 5-3 in Game 5 of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, staving off elimination and forcing a Game 6. Cale Makar was instrumental in the victory, scoring two goals, including a crucial one that slipped through Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger's pads. Casey Mittelstadt also contributed significantly with a goal that gave the Avalanche their first lead of the series. Nathan MacKinnon added to the tally, helping the Avalanche secure their fifth comeback win of the playoffs. The series now returns to Denver, where the Avalanche will aim to even the second-round Western Conference series.