The Stanley Cup final is over, but the summer of hockey is just getting started
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Even with free agent questions, Avalanche are built to last
Chew on this scary thought: the Colorado Avalanche are built to last. In other words, this might not be the only instance where the Nathan MacKinnon – Cale Makar era Avalanche hoist the Stanley Cup.
Lightning doesn't strike thrice as Avalanche win Stanley Cup
The Colorado Avalanche are atop the mountain in the NHL for the third time in the club's history.
'We never stopped believing': Avalanche down Lightning to win Stanley Cup - in pictures
Artturi Lehkonen scored the go-ahead goal in the second period to help the Colorado Avalanche win their third Stanley Cup title in franchise history, courtesy of a 2-1 victory over the host Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 on Sunday.
Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon could not find the words. Gabriel Landeskog cracked a smile and a joke.
Colorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup since 2001 with comeback victory in Game 6
TAMPA, Fla. — The Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 2001 after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the Cup Final on Sunday.
Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win 1st Stanley Cup in 21 years
The Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey's mountain after dethroning the two-time defending champions.
Avalanche win Stanley Cup, end Lightning repeat bid in Game 6
For the first time since 2001, the Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup champions. The Lightning did not let their three-peat bid slip away easily, but the Avalanche ultimately won the Stanley Cup in Game 6.