What happened
Nathan MacKinnon ripped a late equalizer to tie Game 5, keeping the Colorado Avalanche on track to advance on home ice. The goal came in the closing stretch with Colorado pressing for a series-clinching win in front of their crowd.
Why it matters
MacKinnon's late strike swings momentum in a closeout spot where every shift carries elimination weight. A series-clinching win in Game 5 would let the Avalanche set their rotation and rest key bodies before the next round, while a loss flips the pressure back to Colorado on the road.
What to watch
Watch whether MacKinnon's line stays glued together in overtime or late regulation, and how Colorado manages defensive-zone starts protecting a tied game at home.