It would be hard not to compare and contrast the current state of the Avalanche to what the organization faced after Game 4 against the Dallas Stars a season ago.

After a few very tough battles, the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars return to Texas, both looking to move within a win of the second round on Monday night.

DALLAS -- The Dallas Stars want more from their top players in Game 5 of the Western Conference First Round against the Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines Center on Monday (9:30 p.m. ET; Victory+, ESPN, ALT, SN360, SN, TVAS).