Joe Pavelski prolonged the series, delivering a game-winning goal in overtime during game four. However, the Stars acknowledge the enormity of the challenge they face in mounting a comeback in the series.
In a blow to their prospects, Stars' head coach Peter DeBoer has revealed that forward Evgenii Dadonov will not be available for Saturday night's game due to a lower body injury.

Dadonov was injured during game three when he crashed into the boards along with teammate Roope Hintz. He did not return to the game and subsequently missed game four.
This loss could have significant implications for the Stars, given Dadonov's key role in their offense. Since his acquisition from the Montreal Canadiens, he has been a major contributor. The absence of such a pivotal player is undoubtedly a setback as the Stars strive to keep their playoff hopes alive.
| POLL | ||
MAI 27 | 42 ANSWERS Additional Struggles Surface For The Stars Ahead Of Game 5 Is this series over for the Dallas Stars? | ||
| Yes | 25 | 59.5 % |
| No | 17 | 40.5 % |
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Josh Anderson | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Morgan Geekie | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Brandon Hagel | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Lane Hutson | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Jonathan Aspirot | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Cole Caufield | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Erik Cernak | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Phillip Danault | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Jake Guentzel | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Sean Kuraly | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Casey Mittelstadt | - | 1 | 1 | |
| David Pastrnak | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Nick Suzuki | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Zach Benson | - | - | - | |
| Zachary Bolduc | - | - | - | |
| Bowen Byram | - | - | - | |
| Declan Carlile | - | - | - | |
| Alexandre Carrier | - | - | - | |
| Anthony Cirelli | - | - | - | |
| COMPLETE STATS | ||||
| 2025-2026 NHL STANDINGS | ||||||
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Sabres | 82 | 50 | 23 | 9 | 109 | |
| Lightning | 82 | 50 | 26 | 6 | 106 | |
| Canadiens | 82 | 48 | 24 | 10 | 106 | |
| Bruins | 82 | 45 | 27 | 10 | 100 | |
| Senators | 82 | 44 | 27 | 11 | 99 | |
| Red Wings | 82 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 92 | |
| Panthers | 82 | 40 | 38 | 4 | 84 | |
| Maple Leafs | 82 | 32 | 36 | 14 | 78 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Hurricanes | 82 | 53 | 22 | 7 | 113 | |
| Penguins | 82 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 98 | |
| Flyers | 82 | 43 | 27 | 12 | 98 | |
| Capitals | 82 | 43 | 30 | 9 | 95 | |
| Blue Jackets | 82 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 92 | |
| Islanders | 82 | 43 | 34 | 5 | 91 | |
| Devils | 82 | 42 | 37 | 3 | 87 | |
| Rangers | 82 | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Avalanche | 82 | 55 | 16 | 11 | 121 | |
| Stars | 82 | 50 | 20 | 12 | 112 | |
| Wild | 82 | 46 | 24 | 12 | 104 | |
| Mammoth | 82 | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | |
| Blues | 82 | 37 | 33 | 12 | 86 | |
| Predators | 82 | 38 | 34 | 10 | 86 | |
| Jets | 82 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 82 | |
| Blackhawks | 82 | 29 | 39 | 14 | 72 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Golden Knights | 82 | 39 | 26 | 17 | 95 | |
| Oilers | 82 | 41 | 30 | 11 | 93 | |
| Ducks | 82 | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | |
| Kings | 82 | 35 | 27 | 20 | 90 | |
| Sharks | 82 | 39 | 35 | 8 | 86 | |
| Kraken | 82 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 79 | |
| Flames | 82 | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | |
| Canucks | 82 | 25 | 49 | 8 | 58 | |
COMPLETE STANDINGS | ||||||