In an electrifying Game 5, Wyatt Johnston made history by scoring the fastest goal ever recorded at the start of a playoff game, netting just 9 seconds in for the Dallas Stars. He continued to shine with another goal and an assist, leading the Stars to a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, taking a crucial 3-2 series lead. Mikko Rantanen scored his first postseason goal for the Stars and contributed two assists, showcasing the depth of Dallas' offensive talent.

After the Avalanche briefly came back to 3-2 with goals from Artturi Lehkonen and Nathan MacKinnon, Johnston restored the lead on a power play, with Mason Marchment adding to the Stars' cushion. Dallas' goalie Jake Oettinger was solid with 27 saves, while the Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood struggled, conceding five goals on just 18 shots.