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Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay to clinch Stanley Cup

TAMPA, Fla. — The NHL’s worst team only five years ago, the Avalanche completed its journey to the top of the hockey world Sunday night, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 to win the Stanley Cup for the first time in 21 years.

The Denver Post · Jun 27, 2022

Lightning fall short in quest for third straight Stanley Cup

TAMPA, Fla. — A dynasty isn’t a prophecy. It’s not willed into existence by mere words. So much goes into realizing a dominance rarely seen in professional sports and not in hockey in nearly four decades.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022

Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time

The Colorado Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup after dethroning the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Lightning return to home ice realizing they still face an uphill battle

DENVER — When the Lightning return to home ice for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final Sunday at Amalie Arena, they will play in their 71st postseason game over the past three seasons.

Tribune News Service · Jun 25, 2022

Lightning could join this extremely exclusive club with comeback from 3-1 series deficit in Stanley Cup Final

The only other team to make history isn't one you'll expect.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 25, 2022

Tampa Bay bucks the odds in Game 5

No Cup celebration for Avs as Palat’s goal with 6:22 remaining helps Lightning stave off elimination

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2022

Ondrej Palat’s clutch late goal in Game 5 helps the Lightning stave off Stanley Cup Final elimination

Heroics from Ondrej Palat keep the Lightning alive for another day!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 25, 2022

Lightning never trail, nab road win in Game 5 vs. Avalanche

DENVER — Ondrej Palat raised his stick high, calling for the puck as he found himself alone between the hashmarks.

Tribune News Service · Jun 25, 2022

Lightning Outlast Avalanche to Force Game 6

A late Ondrej Palat goal propelled Tampa Bay to a 3-2 victory in Colorado.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25, 2022

Northstars forward feeling 'same vibe' to 2015-16 title wins in latest campaign

The Northstars face the Lightning in two exhibition games this weekend.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 24, 2022