Andy Cross, The Denver PostValeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game during the first period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJosh Manson (42) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates with Andrew Cogliano (11) of the Colorado Avalanche after scoring the second goal of the game during the first period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAndre Burakovsky (95) of the Colorado Avalanche scores a 3-0 goal on Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche versus the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAndrei Vasilevskiy (88) of the Tampa Bay Lightning returns to the net during the first period in which he gave up three goals to the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche versus the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostFans enter Ball Arena prior to the start of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostAvalanche fans walk between Auraria Campus and Ball Arena prior to the start of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostMembers of the Bud Light Celly Squad play for fans entering Ball Arena prior to the start of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostMark Millard, of Arvada holds a sign asking if anyone has a extra ticket at the entrance of Ball Arena prior to the start of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBernie the St. Bernard carries an Avalanche Stanley Cup flag prior to the start of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostValeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his 1-0 goal with teammates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche versus the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Manson (42) of the Colorado Avalanche shoves Pat Maroon (14) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche versus the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Manson (42) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his 3-0 goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammates Andrew Cogliano (11) and Alex Newhook (18) during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche versus the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostNathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche makes a quick turn with pressure from Victor Hedman (77) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche fans James Park and Cathy Scharf cheer after a 3-0 goal by Andre Burakovsky (95) of the Colorado Avalanche against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche versus the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAndre Burakovsky (95) of the Colorado Avalanche scores the third Avalanche goal of the game against Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAndre Burakovsky (95) of the Colorado Avalanche jumps up into the glass after scoring the third Avalanche goal of the game against Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) of the Tampa Bay Lightning as he celebrates with Mikko Rantanen (96) of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDarcy Kuemper (35) of the Colorado Avalanche makes a save during the second period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAvalanche fans celebrate the fourth Avalanche goal of the game scored by Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAvalanche fans celebrate the fourth Avalanche goal of the game scored by Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLogan O'Connor (25) of the Colorado Avalanche chases down Pat Maroon (14) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche controls the puck in the Avalanche zone with pressure from Nikita Kucherov (86) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostArtturi Lehkonen (62) of the Colorado Avalanche controls the puck during the second period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJ.T. Compher (37) of the Colorado Avalanche fights with Corey Perry (10) of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the crease during the second period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Compher received a hooking penalty and Perry received two penalties, roughing and an unsportsmanlike conduct.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJ.T. Compher (37) of the Colorado Avalanche fights with Corey Perry (10) of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the crease as linesman Kiel Murchison (79) tries to break it up during the second period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Compher received a hooking penalty and Perry received two penalties, roughing and an unsportsmanlike conduct.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCorey Perry (10) of the Tampa Bay Lightning heads to the locker room after grappling with J.T. Compher (37) of the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche versus the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche scores the 6th goal of the game past Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) of the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Avalanche during the third period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates with Andrew Cogliano (11) of the Colorado Avalanche after he scored the 6th goal of the game for the Avalanche during the third period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMikko Rantanen (96) of the Colorado Avalanche gets tripped up going for the puck against Nicholas Paul (20) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFans celebrate behind Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche after he scored the 7th goal of the game for the Avalanche during the third period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostTampa Bay Lightning players and Colorado Avalanche players fight on the ice during the third period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJack Johnson (3) and Artturi Lehkonen (62) of the Colorado Avalanche get physical with Anthony Cirelli (71) and Alex Killorn (17) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during a scrum that would result in 15 combined penalty minutes in the third period of Colorado’s 7-0 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche took a 2-0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche fans cheer on the team with a score of 7 to 0 during the third period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDarcy Kuemper (35) of the Colorado Avalanche gets physical with Corey Perry (10) of the Tampa Bay Lightning as teammate Bowen Byram (4) watches during the third period of Colorado’s 7-0 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche took a 2-0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDarcy Kuemper (35) of the Colorado Avalanche is greeted by Bowen Byram (4)Logan O’Connor (25) and the rest of the team after the third period of Colorado’s 7-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche took a 2-0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche pats Darcy Kuemper (35) on the head after the third period of Colorado’s 7-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The Colorado Avalanche took a 2-0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game during the first period of Game 2 in the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Finals as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ball Arena on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
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The Colorado Avalanche dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, June 18, 2022.





































