The New York Times – Sports:
The Avalanche took the lead in the second period to win their first title since 2001 and end the Lightning’s bid for a third consecutive title. They did it convincingly, never facing elimination.
Category: Stamkos, Steven
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Lightning Push the Avalanche to Game 6 in the Stanley Cup Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
The Tampa Bay Lightning stymied the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals to send the series back to Florida.
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In N.H.L. Finals, Avalanche Go From Chaser to Front-Runner
The New York Times – Sports:
In taking a 2-0 series lead against the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup finals, Colorado’s complete ascension to the top of the league is within reach.
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Lightning Will Attempt a Third Straight Stanley Cup Against the Avalanche
The New York Times – Sports:
No team has been to three Stanley Cup Finals in a row since the Edmonton Oilers in the mid-1980s, and the Islanders were the last team to win three consecutive Cups 40 years ago.
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Lightning Advance to Third Straight Stanley Cup Finals With Game 6 Win Over Rangers
The New York Times – Sports:
New York surrendered four consecutive games to the Lightning, who will attempt to defend their back-to-back Stanley Cup championships against the Colorado Avalanche.
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Lightning Win Over Rangers Puts Tampa One Victory From Stanley Cup Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
New York has come back throughout the playoffs, and will have to again on Saturday in Tampa with the Lightning one win from a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Tampa Ties Eastern Conference Finals As Series Shifts to New York
The New York Times – Sports:
After being broadsided by the Rangers in the first two games of the series in New York, the Lightning played with their characteristic speed and discipline to even the series.
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Tampa Bay Defends Its Home Ice to Even the Series
The New York Times – Sports:
After facing the prospect of a three-game series deficit in Game 3, the Lightning will instead return to New York needing two wins to reach their third straight Stanley Cup finals.
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For Tampa Bay, a Win Over the Rangers Comes at an Opportune Time
The New York Times – Sports:
At risk of falling into a three-game deficit, the Lightning scored a late goal to beat the Rangers for the first time in six games this season and maintain their pursuit of a third straight title.