![Tony Gutierrez A shot by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, not visible, gets by Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) for a goal during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/372f941a92914df3b631afdd756be743/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
A shot by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, not visible, gets by Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) for a goal during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) chase after the puck during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/7e3869861dd44b54bef54eea798b34f7/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) chase after the puck during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) reacts after receiving a high stick from Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev (3) during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/1d62469a6fac42efae96a12472cc566e/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) reacts after receiving a high stick from Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev (3) during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) skates by his bench after scoring a power play goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/5f6f09438f814c00af3b3ea8ae659814/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) skates by his bench after scoring a power play goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Dallas Stars players celebrate a goal by Joe Pavelski, center, during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/9f3eccf7759b4fc592e66e728a4423f3/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Dallas Stars players celebrate a goal by Joe Pavelski, center, during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40), center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and defenseman Devon Toews (7) react after defeating the Dallas Stars 5-3 in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/d9028aa3aa0c4eb3bc963d4b8012b7b3/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40), center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and defenseman Devon Toews (7) react after defeating the Dallas Stars 5-3 in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin, left, and Dallas Stars center Sam Steel compete for the puck during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. The Avalanche won 5-3. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/15744ba876474e199c0d4da43ba07f2f/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin, left, and Dallas Stars center Sam Steel compete for the puck during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. The Avalanche won 5-3. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) eyes the puck after a power play scoring shot by teammate Cale Makar, not visible, during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. Looking on are Stars' Jake Oettinger (29) and Esa Lindell (23). (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/3c4e4121f9564a4eb139b1e7bd78f9da/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) eyes the puck after a power play scoring shot by teammate Cale Makar, not visible, during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. Looking on are Stars' Jake Oettinger (29) and Esa Lindell (23). (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) falls on the ice while challenging Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) for the puck during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/007966b01c5149eda572a82acb0d664e/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) falls on the ice while challenging Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) for the puck during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Colorado Avalanche left wing Zach Parise (9) and Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) compete for the puck during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/1e7eb9f604714358a89f5790a930667e/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Zach Parise (9) and Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) compete for the puck during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) reacts after teammate defenseman Cale Makar (8) scored a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. Looking on are Stars' Thomas Harley (55) and Tyler Seguin (91). (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/1e33fc6adc334e68b93b2385f38d2db6/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) reacts after teammate defenseman Cale Makar (8) scored a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. Looking on are Stars' Thomas Harley (55) and Tyler Seguin (91). (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates by his bench after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. The Avalanche won 5-3. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/5ad08abe1a094912a23c7a5fe479f637/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates by his bench after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. The Avalanche won 5-3. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
![Tony Gutierrez Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) celebrates his first period goal with Miro Heiskanen, left, and Ryan Suter in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/917e0dfea0dc45ab89dec49c8d6442ee/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) celebrates his first period goal with Miro Heiskanen, left, and Ryan Suter in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)