Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) battles Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) for the puck during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) battles Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) for the puck during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood (28)and Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) battle for the puck during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche center Andrew Cogliano (11) takes a shot on goal as Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) and defenseman Ryan Suter (20) defend during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche right wing Brandon Duhaime (12) checks Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) to the ice during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) checks Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) into the boards during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Dallas Stars right wing Evgenii Dadonov (63) takes a shot on goal as Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) defend during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) and Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) celebrate Johnston’s goal against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) leads the team onto the ice for the warm ups before Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)The Colorado Avalanche skates onto the ice Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) is introduced to the crowd before Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche left wing Zach Parise (9) and left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) battle Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) and defenseman Thomas Harley (55) for the puck during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche center Andrew Cogliano (11) skates ahead of Dallas Stars defenseman Ryan Suter (20) during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sean Walker (26) skates against the Dallas Stars during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Johnson (3) moves the puck down the ice ahead of Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) defends against Colorado Avalanche right wing Brandon Duhaime (12) during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) crashes into the boards as he chases after the puck against Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev (3) during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) skates toward the bench after Dallas scored during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Fans begin to leave the arena after the Dallas Stars took a 4-1 lead during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche center Andrew Cogliano (11), Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) and Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) stand at the bench during a timeout in the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) loses his helmet as he battles Dallas Stars defensemen Miro Heiskanen (4) and Esa Lindell (23) during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) wrestle in front of the Dallas goal during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Avalanche mascot Bernie skates during the pregame of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between Colorado and the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Avalanche mascot Bernie skates during the pregame of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between Colorado and the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and the Colorado Avalanche take the ice before Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche right wing Brandon Duhaime (12) checks Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) to the ice during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) skates against Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen during the first period of Game 4 of a Stanley Cup playoff series on May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena. (Christian Murdock, Gazette file)Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood (28) passes the4 puck as Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev (3) defends during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood (28) skates against the Dallas Stars during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) waits for a face off during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) skates ahead of Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) guards the goal against the Dallas Stars during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) guards Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) in front of Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) and the Avalanche goal during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) skates away from Dallas Stars defenseman Ryan Suter (20) in the Avalanche zone during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) and Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) watch as the puck sails over their heads during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) celebrates with the Stars bench after scoring against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt (37), second from the left, celebrates with teammates defenseman Jack Johnson (3), defenseman Caleb Jones (82) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Zach Parise (9) after scoring against the Dallas Stars during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar speaks to his team during a time out in the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) battles Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) as Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) defends the Colorado goal during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Fans cheer for the Avalanche during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt (37) skates against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) passes from the corner during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) and Ross Colton (20) defend against Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) looks to pass during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) battles Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) in front of the Stars goal as Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) defends during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) waits for a faceoff during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) skates during a timeout in the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars Monday, May 13, 2024, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Stars won 5-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
