Nazem Kadri's return to the lineup was the kind players dream about: ending with him scoring the overtime winner to move the Colorado Avalanche within one victory of the Stanley Cup.

Kadri's tally gave Colorado a 3-2 victory over the host Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. The Avalanche lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and will try to clinch the crown in Game 5 in Denver on Friday.

After missing four games due to thumb surgery, Kadri became the hero when he lifted a shot from in close for his first-ever playoff overtime goal at 12:02 of the extra period.