Defending champions Tampa Bay closed the gap with Colorado to win the Stanley Cup for the third time in a row, taking their first win (6-2) in the North American Hockey League (NHL) final on Monday.
Avalanche, hoping for a third coronation after 1996 և 2001, is only 2-1 ahead of the top seven in the series.
With a score of 7-0 humiliated on Saturday, a 2-0 lead after two games, Lightning responded well at home in Florida to maintain the tension, hoping to retain their crown.
«“We knew we were going to play well in front of our fans when we got home,” he said. It’s very difficult to play in Colorado, but we can do it at home.“Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos responded.
The next game of the final is scheduled for Wednesday, again at the Tampa Bay rink.
Tampa Bay Lightning-Colorado Avalanche: 6-2:
Colorado leads two wins to one
Already played:
Colorado – Tampa Bay 4-3 (after extra time)
Colorado-Tampa Bay: 7-0
Coming:
Game N.4, Wednesday, June 22. Tampa Bay – Colorado
Meeting N.5 (if NECESSARY), Friday, June 24. Colorado – Tampa Bay
Meeting N.6 (if NECESSARY), Sunday, June 26. Tampa Bay – Colorado
Meeting N.7 (if NECESSARY), Tuesday, June 28. Colorado – Tampa Bay
Source: Le Figaro
