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Cale Makar scores twice as Colorado Avalanche fend off elimination against Dallas Stars in Game 5 of NHL playoff series.

The Colorado Avalanche showed resilience in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series against the Dallas Stars, with Cale Makar scoring two crucial goals to stave off elimination. The Stars currently hold a 3-2 lead in the series as they head back to Colorado for Game 6 on May 17th.

The game saw early action as Jason Robertson set up Joe Pavelski for the opening goal in the first period. Pavelski's goal added to his impressive postseason stats, making him the third-highest scoring U.S.-born player in playoff history. The Avalanche responded with a power-play goal from Artturi Lehkonen just before the end of the period, tying the game.

Both teams continued to trade goals in the second period, with Miro Heiskanen and Cale Makar finding the back of the net. Makar's second goal of the night gave the Avalanche a one-goal lead, which they extended further with a goal from Casey Mittlestadt early in the third period.

Nathan MacKinnon sealed the victory for the Avalanche with a late goal, securing a 5-3 win. The game also saw the Stars recalling some key players from their AHL affiliate, including top scorer Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Alexander Petrovic.

With this win, the Avalanche notched their fifth comeback victory of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, showcasing their determination and skill as they look to keep their championship hopes alive. The series between these two teams promises to be a thrilling battle, with Game 6 set to be a pivotal moment in determining who will advance to the next round.

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