The Dallas Stars seem to subscribe to the theory that the fourth victory in a playoff series is the hardest to get.
They'll have three chances to do so, beginning Monday night against the Colorado Avalanche.
The Stars took a 3-1 advantage in their Western Conference second-round series with a 5-4 victory Sunday in Edmonton, Alberta. Radek Faksa had a goal and two assists for the Stars.
"We're a confident group and (Game 5) is going to be the hardest game," said Stars defenseman John Klingberg, who had a goal and an assist. "It always is when you can close out a series.