Colorado Avalanche Win , First Stanley Cup Since 2001.
Colorado Avalanche Win , First Stanley Cup Since 2001.
The Associated Press reports that in Game 6 of the final on June 26, the Avalanche overcame the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1.
The Associated Press reports that in Game 6 of the final on June 26, the Avalanche overcame the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1.
By defeating the two-time defending champs, the Avalanche secured the 3rd Stanley Cup for the franchise.
By defeating the two-time defending champs, the Avalanche secured the 3rd Stanley Cup for the franchise.
ESPN reports that after losing to Tampa Bay in Game 5 on home ice, the Avalanche called a players meeting to make sure they were on the same page going into Game 6.
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ESPN reports that after losing to Tampa Bay in Game 5 on home ice, the Avalanche called a players meeting to make sure they were on the same page going into Game 6.
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I was really impressed that our guys [did that] to try to get over [Game 5] mentally and discuss what was going on at home and turn the page and get ready.
, Jared Bednar, Avalanche coach, via ESPN.
After that meeting, you could just kind of feel a sense of relief, some of the nervous tension that we had at home [was gone] and the focus was back, Jared Bednar, Avalanche coach, via ESPN.
But the Avalanche stumbled in the beginning, allowing Steven Stamkos to score his 11th postseason goal to put Tampa Bay in the lead 1-0 out of the gate.
Nathan MacKinnon then tied the game with a one-timer, .
Nathan MacKinnon then tied the game with a one-timer, .
And Artturi Lehkonen scored the game-winning goal in the second period.
And Artturi Lehkonen scored the game-winning goal in the second period.
The Associated Press reports that a parade is expected to take place in Denver on June 30 as the Avalanche triumphantly bring the Stanley Cup home.
The Associated Press reports that a parade is expected to take place in Denver on June 30 as the Avalanche triumphantly bring the Stanley Cup home
