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Johnston Scores Twice as Dallas Stars Dominate Avalanche 5-1, Take 3-1 Series Lead

May 14, 2024, 04:41 AM

The Dallas Stars secured a commanding 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of the second-round series, taking a 3-1 series lead. Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including a power-play goal, bringing his total to seven goals in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Johnston, at age 20, has now scored 11 career playoff goals in 30 games, matching Mitch Marner's tally in 57 games. Johnston's performance came on the eve of his 21st birthday. The Stars dominated the game from the start, at one point leading comfortably 3-0 and outshooting the Avalanche 22-4, ending with a 34-27 shot advantage. The win puts Colorado on the brink of elimination, with the Stars historically holding a 12-1 record in best-of-seven series when leading 3-1.