The GIST: With every first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series still to be decided, these storylines are the stuff of fairy tales. Grab your tissues and scroll on for the icy and spicy latest.

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog scores first goal since 2022: In just his second game back from a three-year injury recovery, the longtime Avs captain tallied a goal and an assist in Saturday’s 4–0 Game 4 blanking of the Dallas Stars. This is what sports are all about.

• The dominant Colorado performance leveled this series 2-2, meaning the winner of tonight’s 9:30 p.m. ET Game 5 will be one dub away from advancing to round two. Exhilarating.

Ottawa Senators stay alive, avoid sweep in Battle of Ontario: This first-round showdown between the Sens and the Toronto Maple Leafs went to overtime for the third time in four games — but Ottawa emerged victorious this time around, topping Toronto 4–3 on Saturday.

• But the Maple Leafs (up 3-1) have home-ice advantage and a chance to eliminate their provincial foes in tomorrow’s 7 p.m. ET Game 5.

Washington Capitals one win away from advancing: Grab your emotional support frenemy and hold on tight. The Montreal Canadiens made this series interesting by topping Washington 6–3 on Friday, but the Caps roared back last night, winning 5–2 behind an explosive four-goal third period, including two from winger Brandon Duhaime.

• Now boasting a 3-1 series lead, the Caps have momentum on their side as the series shifts back to D.C. for Game 5 Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.