Day 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs featured significant player returns, highlighted by Gabriel Landeskog’s first game in nearly three years for the Colorado Avalanche. The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1, with standout goaltender Logan Thompson achieving a .962 save percentage, while the Dallas Stars edged out the Avalanche 2-1 in overtime, taking a 2-1 series lead despite Landeskog’s impactful return. The Los Angeles Kings triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers 6-2, with the Oilers’ goaltending struggles continuing despite the return of Evander Kane and John Klingberg.
