Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn confers with center Wyatt Johnston in the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Monday, May 13, 2024, in Denver. Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment, right, reacts after a goal by center Wyatt Johnston in the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche , Monday, May 13, 2024, in Denver.
“We’re not going to use that as an excuse. We can’t and we won’t,” said Avalanche coach Jared Bednar, who found out after the morning skate and told his players when they returned to the rink before the game. “You have to be mentally tough.
The Avalanche also were without standout defenseman Devon Toews, who was a late scratch due to an illness. Colorado’s defense couldn’t prevent Johnston and the Stars from building a 3-0 lead in the second period. Dallas has yet to trail in regulation during the series. Johnston, who turns 21 on Tuesday, scored his 10th and 11th career playoff goals. He became the eighth player in NHL history to reach double-digit postseason goals at age 20 or younger, according to league research.
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