Despite a disheartening 4-0 loss against the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer finds a silver lining as his team remains in contention. The Stars, currently tied 2-2 in their playoff series, lack key players Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson but still hold home-ice advantage. DeBoer’s unconventional decision to rest Jake Oettinger mid-game reflects his desperation for a spark, yet the Stars are struggling against a formidable Avalanche lineup led by Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar.

Colorado's Gabriel Landeskog, returning after a long absence, has reinvigorated the team, scoring in Game 4. The Stars face a challenge as they need to capitalize on rest disparities, winning both of their previous matchups after short breaks. While the Stars trail in goals scored and time spent leading, they hope to push the series to a decisive Game 7. The upcoming Game 5 is pivotal, as Dallas needs to find a way to contain Colorado's power play while relying on Oettinger's skills to steal a victory.