Andrei Vasilevskiy is the biggest key to a Tampa Bay three-peat, but the Avalanche and Lightning have plenty of others to watch in Stanley Cup Final.
Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY
Tampa Bay Lightning reach third consecutive Stanley Cup Final with Game 6 win vs. New York Rangers
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos scored twice as the two-time defending champions advance to face Colorado Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final.
Colorado Avalanche sweep Edmonton Oilers to reach Stanley Cup Final for first time since 2001
The Colorado Avalanche staged a furious third-period comeback and won in overtime to sweep the Edmonton Oilers with a 6-5 victory in Game 4.
Goalies Jacob Markstrom, Mike Smith have bad gaffes in Edmonton Oilers’ Game 4 win vs. Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom had a bad giveaway on Edmonton’s first goal. Oilers goalie Mike Smith misplayed a long shot.
Tampa Bay Lightning sweep Florida Panthers to reach third round: Never count out the two-time defending champions
At times in the playoffs, the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning appeared to be in trouble. Their championship pedigree won out.
Colorado Avalanche say Nazem Kadri has received threats after collision with goalie Jordan Binnington
The Colorado Avalanche are working with local law enforcement to investigate the threats. Jordan Binnington will miss the rest of the second round.
Tampa Bay Lightning advance with Game 7 win vs. Toronto Maple Leafs but lose Brayden Point to injury
The two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 but Brayden Point left with an injury.
Tampa Bay Lightning in trouble after blowing third-period lead against Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs stars come up big in the third period to push the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning to brink of elimination.
NHL off-ice official leaves on stretcher after being hit by falling glass in Hurricanes-Bruins game
Fans were banging on the glass after a goal by David Pastrnak. That dislodged a large piece of glass, which fell onto the official in the penalty box.
Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta knocked out of game after hit by Bruins’ David Pastrnak
The Carolina Hurricanes were down to the organization’s No. 3 goaltender Wednesday night after a collision during the first period.