Stanley Cup Final Game 6: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche
Full Game Highlights: Colorado Avalanche Wins Championship in Game 6
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final to win the championship. The Avalanche scored two goals in the second period, including the eventual game-winner from Artturi Lehkonen, to take a 3-1 lead in the series. The Lightning scored a late goal in the third period, but it was not enough to force a Game 7.
Nathan MacKinnon's Game-Tying Goal
The Lightning took an early lead in the first period, but Nathan MacKinnon tied the game just two minutes into the second period. MacKinnon's goal gave the Avalanche momentum, and they carried that momentum into the third period. The Lightning had a few chances to tie the game late in the third period, but the Avalanche held on to win the game and the Stanley Cup.
Artturi Lehkonen's Game-Winning Goal
Artturi Lehkonen scored the eventual game-winning goal in the second period. Lehkonen's goal came on a rebound off a shot from MacKinnon. Lehkonen's goal was his second of the playoffs, and it proved to be the most important goal of his career.
The Colorado Avalanche Win the Stanley Cup
The Avalanche's victory is their third Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Avalanche previously won the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001. The Avalanche are the first team to win the Stanley Cup since the St. Louis Blues in 2019.
Special Teams Key to Avalanche Victory
Special teams played a key role in the Avalanche's Game 6 victory. The Avalanche scored a power-play goal in the second period, and they also killed off two Lightning power plays. The Lightning scored a short-handed goal in the third period, but it was not enough to overcome the Avalanche's special teams advantage.
The Avalanche's penalty kill was especially impressive. The Lightning had several chances to score on the power play, but the Avalanche penalty killers held them off. The Avalanche's penalty kill was a major factor in their victory.
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