Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), top right, and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrate Ondrej Palat’s third period game winning goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) and Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) chase after the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) looks on during the third period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate their 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) follow the puck as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7), top, and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) join the play in the third period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) looks back at the puck after a goal by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) as Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) tangle during the third period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. The Tampa Bay Lightning won 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14), left, collides with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) during the third period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. The Tampa Bay Lightning won 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) is congratulated after scoring a third period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24), right, and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) swat at the loose puck as Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) looks on during the third period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans cheer in the final seconds inside of Amalie Arena during the official Tampa Bay Lightning watch party of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate the game winning goal by teammate left wing Ondrej Palat (18) in the \ep\ against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates a third period game winning goal by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate their 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates his third period game winning goal with teammates after defeating the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate their 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans cheer in the final seconds inside of Amalie Arena during the official Tampa Bay Lightning watch party of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is seen in goal after a gaol by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) in the third period goal against in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. TheTampa Bay Lightning won 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate their 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), blocks a shot on goal as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) look on during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86), right, and center Steven Stamkos (91) are congratulated by teammates after a second period goal by Kucherov in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) watches the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) tangles with Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13), top, and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) join the play during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) scored on the play. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) points to his goalie goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) after Vasilevskiy lost his helmet as Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) looks on during the second period Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players watch the scoreboard after a second period goal by Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) scored on the play. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper, center, gestures during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91), top center, is caught between Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta (44) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Riley Nash (16) as Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) looks on during the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Colorado Avalanche players celebrate a second period goal by Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) as Tampa Bay Lightning players look on during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) scored on the play. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate a second period goal by right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) attempts to control the puck as Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) and defenseman Devon Toews (7) watch the play as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) falls to the ice during the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrate a second period goal by right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) as Colorado Avalanche players look on in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79), right, Collins with Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (25), center, as Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) looks on during the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) watches the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) tangles with Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13), top, and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) join the play during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) scored on the play. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14), top, is pushed by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) as goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) watches the puck during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
NHL puck-tracking simulation technology is projected onto the ice inside of Amalie Arena during the official Tampa Bay Lightning watch party of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) is checks into the boards by Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) during the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) watches the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) tangles with Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13), top, and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) join the play during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) scored on the play. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Fans gather inside of Amalie Arena during the official Tampa Bay Lightning watch party of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta (44) is congratulated by teammates after Rutta scored a first period goal against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) reacts after a goal by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta (44) during the first period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans cheer after a second period goal by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) inside of Amalie Arena during the official Tampa Bay Lightning watch party of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) watch the play during the first period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) pushes Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) during the first period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) falls to the ice while Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) skates past during the first period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) watches the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche players skate past the crease during the first period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), top, and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), are pushed by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Johnson (3) and Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) as Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) watches play during the first period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver. DIRK SHADD | Times
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/VRCGOH5HZZFKBLBDPNVIS3YROQ.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) is checks into the boards by Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) during the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Friday, June 24, 2022 in Denver.")
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