Johnston gave the Stars a 1-0 lead nine seconds into the first. Off the opening face-off, he chased down a dump-in to the right of the net and scored with a sharp-angled shot that deflected in off the side of Blackwood. The goal is tied for the fifth-fastest to begin a game in Stanley Cup Playoff history.

The Avalanche take on the Stars in a win or go home Game 6. Here is when, how to watch and key information for the big game.

Dallas defeated Colorado 6-2 on Monday night to send the series back to Denver with the Avs on the verge of elimination.