Avs' Hutchinson starts, Stars' Bishop returns for crucial Game 5

Both the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are shaking things up in goal for Game 5 on Monday night.

Michael Hutchinson will start for the Avs with their season on the line, while Ben Bishop will return to the crease for the first time since Game 2 of Dallas' first-round series versus the Calgary Flames.

Hutchinson relieved Pavel Francouz - who was deemed unfit to play Monday - in Game 4 but hasn't started a game since March 2. Hunter Miska will serve as the backup.

Colorado's usual starter, Philipp Grubauer, was injured in Game 1 versus the Stars and has no timeline on a potential return.

Hutchinson began his 2019-20 season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, posting an .888 save percentage in 16 appearances. He got a win in his only start after joining the Avalanche at the trade deadline, and Game 5 will be his first-ever playoff start.

Dallas holds a 3-1 series lead and can advance to the Western Conference Final for the first time since 2007-08 with a victory.

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