Stanley Cup Final Game 4 Highlights | Avalanche vs. Lightning - June 22, 2022

[@gopropeterchockey]

The initial confusion surrounding Kadri's OT goal reminded me of Kane's Stanley Cup winner in 2010 and Bieksa's stanchion goal in 2011. Most didn't know what happened but started cheering because everyone else is cheering.

[@HighXRoller]

Those are the worst. I was thinking that during this goal. I was glad it wasn’t a Cup winner, because not knowing, and then confusion, and then being told it went it. It kills the vibe. Because you don’t get that definitive game winner right away with everyone all at once. You can’t jump in excitement if you aren’t sure. And then when you are, it’s like. Oh ok. Wait we sure. Ok cool. Yay, i guess. Damn it’s all over.

[@gbot3377]

@@HighXRoller Know the feeling as a Hawks fan and Kane's clincher. Was their first cup of the 3 too that they won.

[@WaybetterthanBron23]

As a Hawks fan my entire family thought that exact thing

[@gbot3377]

@@WaybetterthanBron23 Hahaha! Yes definitely a strange celebration for all. Being delayed and all. But I actually started celebrating as soon as I saw Kane reacting. I knew he knew what all else didn't. I knew he had to see the puck resting peacefully in the net, hehe.

[@TheRotundRider]

Bieksa’s goal was so stupid! LOL!!!

[@independentmind7782]

This has been an amazing Stanley Cup final so far, one of the best in recent years.

[@independentmind7782]

@@Nathanstein592 You can hope so, but I wouldn't count Tampa out just yet.

[@planetcaravan2925]

Well, who were the other finalists in last years? Lol

[@Hardcandydandydaddy1]

@@independentmind7782 Tampa has to win 3 in a row.... Not happening

[@independentmind7782]

@@Hardcandydandydaddy1 I didn't say Tampa would win 3 in a row, all I said is that next game isn't a guaranteed win for the Avs.

[@independentmind7782]

@@planetcaravan2925 huh?

[@ibanezplayer123]

Brings back memories of 2001 as an 11 year old looking up to Joe Sakic as a player and a captain. 21 years have gone by and nothing has changed besides Joe in the GM role now. Very nostalgic! Now we just got to get the job done!

[@mrdee855]

Agreed. I was 12 when they won it. Eccentric since mini mights I have been an Avs fan. We have been waiting a long time for this. Fingers crossed my friend!

[@SparkyonWheelz]

Steve Yzerman built this Lightning team as Tampa GM. Him and Joe are both 1st class champions. Now that Steve is Detroit's GM and the team is in the East, I would love to see a Det-Col final. Of course my Wings gotta get back to the playoffs first. Here's hoping.

[@justinnzamora5366]

Nazem Kadri is one win away from winning a Stanley Cup, huh? Whether you love him or hate him, you can't deny his admirable postseason.

[@vortex.3562]

Dude is having his best season ever. Was great in the regular season and is also great in the postseason.

[@paulthompson8793]

Crazy what he can do if he isn't a complete idiot and getting himself suspended, huh?

[@qwerty112311]

@@vortex.3562 good for him because he is going to get stacks. Bad for him because it probably won’t be with the avs and the avs are going to be contenders next year and the year after and the year after.

[@avsrock1561]

Yep.... I just commented saying he could've smoked their goalie on that game winner with a flying knee.... but he didn't because he's just playing hockey.....

[@avsrock1561]

@@qwerty112311 maybe get a discount?.... probably right though.... got that new kid that's going to turn heads next year oskar olausson on a wing.... but the Avs did prove they can contend with out Kadri... I hope he stays some how.... but 1st Joe needs to get MacKinnon signed long term after July 1st then can see what they got to play with......

[@dominickefrim3088]

What a battle.. Avs stuck with it. Tampa played hard as well. This series hasn't disappointed me so far.

[@megavore97]

What a statement by Nazzer in his first game back! He’s been so crucial for this Avs squad.

[@troll2hard773]

Seeing Kadri score makes me feel good about their next game! Im a leafs fan and always knew he was going to be a valuable asset to any team.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

1:48 man that was sweet. Kuemper played well tonight under a lot of pressure

[@gabelstapler19]

What a game! Bolts were overwhelming in the 1st period, and, other than the unlucky de-masking, Kuemper was solid! Avs battled back and finally managed to break through 5-on-5 from their 4th line to send it to overtime. Other than a few shots and a couple bobbled pucks, overtime was all Avalanche. What a redemption story with Kadri sneaking the sick shot through Vasi! Avs have a chance to win the cup at home, but the Bolts will not go quietly. Can't wait until Friday!

[@savjakob7838]

Hedman goal was weak too

[@MelkorMischief]

I'm surprised there wasn't an "intent to blow the whistle" clause inserted in that play Either it was too fast for the ref to react that way, or Betteman phoned in through their earpieces.

[@Lacaframalama]

The Hedman goal was super weak. The other not so much. He made a couple good stops before he lost his lid. Darcy played just as good as the best in the league tonight

[@AP3XZ3R0]

The backhander, other than that he was SOLID AF. BS no goalie interference on the 1st goal. IMO EJ should've went up to Vasky and whacked em in the facemask I mean it's notta penalty after all.

[@dranyth]

I actually don't think the Hedman goal was that weak, it was just a *really* good, deceptive backhand that was placed pretty much perfectly.

[@OotoriKyouya]

The Avs dug deep. It took everything they had to pull off this overtime victory. Everyone did their part. Kuemper. The Bottom Six. Mackinnon. Most importantly, Nazem Kadri came through in his first game in the Stanley Cup Finals. What a great heads up play by Artturi Lehkonen to push the puck to Kadri. If he is not scoring game winning goals, he is setting them up. I also applaud Kuemper for redeeming himself and Bednar having faith in his goaltender. It takes a lot of guts to bounce back after a off night against the defending champs. This is the 9th comeback playoff victory which is now a new franchise record. Cerank’s injury really hurt the Bolts in overtime because the Avs aggressively pushed the puck into the O-zone for the game winner. The Bolts were gassed after regulation. They were unable to contain the Avs as they turned up another gear with great opportunities including 2 shots hitting the posts. Landeskog showed up like a boss. He dominated the faceoffs tonight with a 65.4% FOW (17 out of 26 attempts). Regarding Cirelli’s goal, we can debate on whether it should be a goal or not all we want but it won’t change anything. The lack of calls from the refs were very suspect all night for both teams. In the end, the refs decided to swallow their whistles and let the teams decide the game for themselves. I personally believe that was the right decision because neither team can say the refs influenced the game. I said the Avs in 5 against the Blues, Oilers and Bolts. I was off by one in rounds 2 and 3. Maybe this time, third time is the charm. Friday can’t come soon enough.

[@lightslayer8501]

The helmet came off after the shot to the head.

[@lightslayer8501]

I'm very happy for Kuemper. Kadri coming back and getting the OT goal is very fitting. Can't wait for Friday.

[@OotoriKyouya]

@@dnl4ever666 I am putting out a APB on him because he was chirping at me in that game 3 loss. Now, he is nowhere to be found

[@tamman994]

@@dnl4ever666 I think his comment is at the bottom no?

[@truckbros35]

Crazy cuz a lot of my 2020 Stars players are on that Avalanche team. Go Colorado, bring it back home to the West!

[@McHughFilmCompany]

Avs extremely deserved this win tonight. All over the bolts in OT. Absolute power house of a team. (Fingers crossed) I think the bolts have found their match. I'm not even an Avs fan, but eff Corey Perry. Find A Way!

[@terrencegaikowski4083]

Don't ya hate perry?!

[@Ruutu321]

It would be funny to see perry lose 3 straight cup finals with 3 different teams. Has that ever happened before?

[@soadfan1016]

@@Ruutu321it'll become, "The Perry Curse"

[@jamescash887]

Don’t celebrate yet. I really believe Colorado needs to close it out next game. I don’t like their chances having to go back to Tampa for a game 6 if it gets that far.

[@bsmayerr]

@@jamescash887 If this series returns to Tampa, surely we'll have a game 7...Hope Colorado takes this opportunity to finish off at home!

[@CaseySaber]

This felt like game 1. Avs earned themselves 2 OT Ws. Great fight in them, time to close it out. Congrats Avs fans.

[@RichM0410]

GO AVALANCHE! Kadri, injured and comes back after surgery. Its only his hand but ya kinda need those in hockey 😂 OT the Avs looked like game 2. In regulation a lot of time in the defensive zone. My heart can’t take this Lol

[@calaabo]

While Kadri did put a lot of effort into getting that OT goal, that was a perfect pass from Lehkonen to set that up. Through the neutral zone and traffic to set him up beautifully. Ol Burnaby Joe made some good moves this season to get a solid playoff run. The Avs deserve a cup more IMO, the way Sakic built the team, and MacKinnon can’t not have a cup.

[@tod5098]

Avs were so lucky last night. 2 lucky goals and the Lightning hit how many pipes? The Avs were not the better team last night.

[@shawngillogly6873]

@@tod5098 Umm. Avs hit the crossbar twice in the 2nd period alone. Just stop.

[@yoniboboshov500]

@@tod5098 I think what determines the better team is the final score and last I checked avs won 3-2 (tamps might have played better throughout but it’s about the finish not the start)

[@tod5098]

@@yoniboboshov500 no, final score does not always determine the better team, you can't be that clueless. It determines who wins the game. Avs were lucky as hell. Tampa played better, but the Avs won. Happens all the time.

[@tod5098]

@@shawngillogly6873 Avs hit at least 4 or 5 crossbars in the 3rd. Both Avs goals were lucky deflections. Don't pretend they weren't. Bolts were the better team LAST NIGHT, but they didn't get the bounces.

[@waingro5834]

Newhook is hilarious. Love that kid. Hes always the happiest guy lol

[@garybragg3601]

He's a proud Newfie, I hope he wins it for Newfoundland

[@nalgene247]

Him and O'Conner bring the energy every game. Great additions to the squad.

[@TheEsapirnes]

My opinion isn't biased, but let's be honest... Artturi Lehkonen has been insanely important for Avs in their playoffs run. He has assisted/scored so many important goals for Avs. Thank you Mikko Rantanen, who recommended him when Avs management asked if Lehkonen is worth to acquire. ;)

[@twatttheworldaccordingtoto4339]

As a Red Wings fan, I never thought I would ever root for the Avs, but I have been since they made the playoffs. I also rooted for some other teams, but they were eliminated. Go AVs!

[@dino3965]

Why would you root for the Avs lmao. Stevie Y built Tampas team, he's def rooting for them

[@juggaajerry]

Avs do have Darren Helm now

[@phils6733]

I remember watching the wings and the Avs back in the day…normally in the conference finals, now those were some great series to watch. I’m enjoying this final also, really good hockey, the last 2 not so much

[@brokenglassboy860]

I’m a wings fan too and the only reason I want Colorado to win is because watching Tampa win another would be depressing. Gotta have variety yknow

[@McHughFilmCompany]

@@brokenglassboy860 You said it. Honestly, I'm just so bored of the bolts winning and want to see the Avs take it home. An absolute powerhouse of a team who absolutely deserve the cup. Find A Way! -Bruins fan

[@isaacklostermann3936]

There is talent on this AVS team that have deserved a cup for a while now...EJ, Mack, Makar, Lehky, Landy, Rantanen, Nichushkin, Towes, Kadri. Get this one for those guys and let's see one of them (or all) on the NHL 23 cover please.

[@evanmoore6170]

Makar.... isn't he only in his 3rd season..

[@leoberget750]

@@evanmoore6170 hes still one of the best defensemen in the league

[@mobarikfarah2015]

@@leoberget750 The best.

[@noah_huibers]

I’m sure it’ll be Matthews again

[@dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621]

Lehkonen almost got one last year. OT goal legend.

[@virtuosobertzzi2321]

Crazy to think a few years ago Nichushkin was a player with around 20 points per season, now he is a freaking monster

[@michlugano2687]

Great chemistry with playmates gives self-confidence - just his case! Plus the coach's faith in the talent and strength of the player

[@kaypie3112]

Yeah, He’s just everywhere out there.

[@Gogalen789]

Like coach Bednar said, Nichushkin has worked his aaass off in practice since coming to the Avs and really improved. Sorry, Dallas Stars.

[@michlugano2687]

@@Gogalen789 Yes, he has! The praise is deserved. I hope the Stanley Cup too

[@yenohtnA]

*COREY PERRY IS 1 LOSS AWAY FROM LOSING IN 3 STANLEY CUP FINALS IN A ROW (Stars, Habs, Bolts)*

[@molonlave2193]

At least he won a cup with the Ducks in 2007

[@jeremycole6435]

That's the real threepeat on the line Friday!

[@louiet4905]

Dude a complete jinks

[@yenohtnA]

@@mikes7446 what does that have to do with anything? Cockknuckle

[@yenohtnA]

As a Leafs fan - I’m happy for Nazty Nazem. Add him to the ever growing list of players that leave TO and win a cup within the next 2-3 seasons 😩 lol

[@ЕвгенСитников-ю8ы]

Tampa-TAMPAX!

[@junk3996]

precisely

[@Loopedtime]

Same. Go avs go. Been a fan of Joe sakic before kadri though lol

[@garybragg3601]

I was happy when Bozak won with the blues too, leafs could used Kadri and Bozak in this year's playoffs, bottom six was no where to be found

[@SanchezKirby]

Don’t forget phill the thrill after leaving Toronto and won back to back almost went on a 3 peat but lost in overtime to the caps

[@nunosoares2329]

Well done Colorado. This was a hard fought game but you came out on top 👍😊

[@Dosukoifish]

Nazem Kadri, playing with a broken thumb. Because it’s the Cup. And it’s time for the critics to put some respect on Kuemper’s name, because he had another fantastic game tonight.

[@theroachman2112]

And I think he got the 2nd assist on the game winner

[@montuckyman4982]

Not broken. He had surgery.

[@northy320]

@@montuckyman4982 It takes about 6-8 weeks to heal and about 3-4 months for full power to return to your thumb even after surgery. Him coming back in 18 days , a little over 2 weeks is absolutely gangster.

[@northy320]

@@montuckyman4982 Are you salty though? 🧂

[@co_snowy]

THAT was vintage Arizona Kuemper tonight nice to meet you Tampa

[@akuai4408]

This puts a smile on my face.

[@kbaifa]

Bringing it home!!!!!!!! Let’s go boys!!!!! The amount of fire works from my neighbors say it all!!!

[@kadenmoubayed6278]

What a crazy game and ending! Avs grinded it out and could win the big prize Friday.

[@lilseal7524]

Peter forsberg is my idol. #21. 21 years later Colorado brings it home 😭🥹. Hold on I’m crying brother

[@juanito18285]

* Darcy Kuemper became the first goaltender in NHL history with an overtime assist in a Stanley Cup Final game and the fourth in any playoff contest, following Pekka Rinne (Game 6 of 2016 R2 w/ NSH), Tuukka Rask (Game 4 of 2010 CQF w/ BOS) and Dominik Hasek (Game 3 of 2002 CF w/ DET). Go Avs!!! Colombia 🇨🇴!!!!!

[@pumalogo204]

to my understanding that whenever the goalie mask comes off,,,,the game comes to a complete stop...but yet the ref who right there when Kuemper mask came right off...should f waved off that goal...unbelievable

[@kotiman95]

Loved how Bo was the furthest player from the net skating and pointing with the stick to puck in the net like "it's there guys!" while everyone else was still looking down at Vasi wondering which bodypart it slid up into 🤣

[@noc2rn]

This was gonna be the most crucial, pivotal game of the series. Wonder if the Bolts can survive in Ball Arena just once more

[@Just_Leo_kingofgods]

what do you mean "once more" they didn't survive the first two times they were there

[@lilseal7524]

It’s ova

[@timehrler2686]

Once more?

[@BoiseG]

The Avs are out skating Tampa Bay and I do believe the elevation played a role in Denver. Tampa is toast in this series, but what a run they've had!

[@faceripper77]

Bolts left it all out there. Totally smoked in OT. It’ll be a tall task to win in Denver Friday. But whats life without a little hope. Gritty win by Colorado they earned it.

[@kingoftrolls19]

For real, bolts dominated in the first period and then went ghost rest of the game

[@jamesbuscarini]

@@kingoftrolls19 yea after the third started it was basically only Vasy out their

[@soulknife20]

The Avs made the Bolts jump in front of the puck. They had like 30 blocked shots or something insane like that. It took its toll

[@kpov2533]

@@kingoftrolls19 yeah I was so deflated in the first as Bolts were blocking every Avs shot

[@roarblast7332]

The third period was an absolute battle. They weren’t ghost at all in the third.

[@soulknife20]

Man what a game. When Tampa scored within 30 seconds, I was like, "Oh here we go again". But Kuemper did what he was supposed to do and kept the game close. And a beauty of a shot by Kadri. I was hoping, but not expecting, the Avs to steal one on the road and they did. Great game guys. Kadri in his first game back gets the OT winner. He did look a little rusty tonight, but that was to be expected. No goal for Mackinnon again, but I guess it didn't matter. They still won.

[@gabelstapler19]

The deflection off his skate on the power play goal was actually attributed to him. Just like the 2nd goal of Cogliano was technically his goal. Hockey is weird, but I love it.

[@soulknife20]

@@gabelstapler19 Oh really? Oh dang. I didn't know that. I mean. It wasn't a typical Mackinnon goal so that's why I forgot about that

[@bdenver601]

MacKinnon has said a few times in interviews this post season that he doesn’t care if he’s putting pucks in the net as long as the team is winning. Avs pp has been deadly and it’s basically him and Makar working the puck so he’s factored into a the majority of that success even if he isn’t the one putting in all the goals.

[@billlittle4285]

Nice going Kadri I bought a car from your dad once he gave me a good deal he was so proud of you way back then, I'm pretty sure he had tears in his eyes on That one keep it up, I hate to see you guys Lose now, this from a Montreal fan from London!!!!

[@NORTHERNFARMGIIRL]

Both teams played well...But Our AVS Beat them Bolts in OT! Great saves ❤on both goalies!!! 🤗👌😁👍

[@justinbarton8808]

GG :) you might get that trophy back after all. Wouldn’t be suprised, been one of the craziest entertaining playoffs in years.

[@NORTHERNFARMGIIRL]

@@justinbarton8808Hey You! Agreed, Has it not been Hockeytastic? Wow eh! You Feel this? 🔥We all do right? Those guys are Incredible!👍

[@justinbarton8808]

This game was the tide turner the Avs battled hard.They are a talented group of players for sure. It all comes down to this..

[@NORTHERNFARMGIIRL]

@@justinbarton8808 Avs all the way! They Deserve it Big Time! Lots of Canadian👍 boys more than 1/2? 17 I think?☺☺

[@jaybryant4752]

Thank God the Avalanche won this game.

[@fluntimes]

My boys getting it done. This was the first game this playoffs where I woke up nervous to see the result. Back to Denver for what will be an electric atmosphere

[@thetraveller334]

Lol Yeah. Your boys. Clearly, you aren't a fan if you "woke up to see the result" as opposed to staying up and watching the game. And don't tell me you had to sleep/live in a different time zone/live in a different country. No excuse, bandwagon jumper.

[@bangbangrogers2750]

@@thetraveller334 let my dawg sleep

[@slipperynodd578]

@@bangbangrogers2750 Wait till he finds out that there are hockey fans in Europe that have to go to work the next day

[@Armageddon325]

@@thetraveller334 For a person with the username “Academic Traveller,” you don’t seem to be very academic.

[@codyschale263]

@@thetraveller334 wtf is your problem?

[@ronbonora7872]

Big time play by Kadri. I hope that his dream of the Stanley Cup comes through! Liked him when he was on the Leafs too. But the series is not over until 4 games are won!

[@Corwin1141]

OMG! I'M SO EXCITED! ONE MORE GAME BOYS! #GoAvsGo !

[@greywolf0167]

Kadri was my hero in Toronto....now same thing in this game WTG man so happy for you

[@patton303]

Yep. Go Avalanche. Thank you to the Bolts for making it interesting.

[@RetepAdam]

Impressive call by the announcers. They were the quickest to realize of any broadcast I’ve seen/heard.

[@Alex_Tolmakov]

Похоже, Лавин не остановить уже. Рад за Ничушкина, вышел на тот уровень, который от него ждали, когда он уезжал в НХЛ. Ждем развязку!

[@Alex_Tolmakov]

@Mike T they get it, watch tv carefully, moron.

[@JamieTheBangles11Fan]

I know the Avs have a lot of good free agents after this year. I hope they give Kadri the money to come back though. He's just been the difference maker in so many games this year for the Avs.

[@willrobinson4976]

I knew the deeper this went into OT that it would favor the Avs. The Lightning look like a tired team to me, and the longer it went, into OT it would favor the younger and faster team, the Lightning were just spent in that OT. If not for Vasilevskiy reaching down deep and making those amazing saves, it would have been over earlier in OT.

[@pgo301]

WHEW!!! What concentrated and focused puck handling by Kadri to get the set up shot.

[@Basinrails]

Where's the puck? It's over! ❌Patrick Kane❌ ✅Nazem Kadri✅ scores the goal! Congrats Avs! In the wise words of Mater, "Git r done!"

[@piggy8761]

Actually one of the best hockey games ive seen in a while

[@Ah01]

Just crazy OT dominance. 💪

[@sethpowers1923]

Really impressed with Kuemper's response to game 3's loss, especially afrer that first goal which easily could have rattled someone for the rest of the game.

[@danielficarra2557]

Out of all my years of watching hockey I’ve NEVER seen a goal like that where it gets stuck inside on top of the net I literally thought Vladdy saved it. Get it done Friday avs you deserve it.

[@newfie1613]

It happened in the 2013 leafs bruins series. Know idea what game but I know it happened.

[@GateKeeper36]

Big Cat is the type of goalie every team wants. He keeps you in games and series.

[@ВасяФорточкин-й4г]

Супер, очень рад за лавин!!!

[@Ease1x]

Hockey players are nuts. Kadri broke his thumb 2 weeks ago, gets surgery, comes back and scores the OT winner in the Stanley Cup Final. I guarantee if an MLB or NBA player gets this same injury they're done for months.

[@jiritichy7967]

In the overtime period, Colorado was clearly dominant. Even improved Vasilevskiy could not prevent Colorado victory. Without taking anything from Tampa, Colorado is a better, deeper team.

[@xlr0gd205]

Vasilevsky is trash this series. Completely solved by Avs and outplayed by Kuemper (expect G3)

[@Katie-hb8iq]

Vasey was never improved. There is definitely a direct correlation between his save % and the number of shots the team blocked. The team knows they have to block everything or he's going to let in 5 goals. And no, I am not a hater - that is literally what the data says.

[@yerdaselzavon7024]

It’s getting closer Colorado!!! I really hope you guys can do it next game in front of your own fans.

[@and4money4]

Congrats to the Avs from a Wild fan!

[@GR1MR34P3R420]

Thanks * Shakes Hand * * Sanitizes Hand *

[@piggy8761]

Jobs not done

[@zacharylortie2786]

The Lightning played their game and still lost, that’s shocking. Colorado is another beast this year, after seeing 4 games.. I don’t think anyone stood a chance tbh

[@noternunstoned]

Colorado's coach and the Avs didn't complain when Kuemper got his hat knocked off and the bolts scored. They used it as motivation and buckled down, patient, smart hockey, and improved as the game went on to completely dominate in O.T. Cooper's whining on the supposed missed offside on the Kadri winner, is not going to help motivate the bolts.

[@EarlofSedgewick]

Somehow the old Colorado and Red Wing rivalry is still going. Yzerman's team vs Sakic's. Both guys had huge impacts as captains, and both of these teams have their fingerprints all over them. I know Yzerman is no longer with the Bolts, but he put the big pieces of this championship team in place

[@warchiefk]

Начало конца) но Колорадо крутая команда вопросов нет!

[@raza_is_retro]

What an amazing game, and loved the kadri got the OT winner 🙂👍

[@soadfan1016]

If the Avs win the cup, I'm literally going to cry tears of joy (this is the first time I get to witness a cup run)

[@jaredgonzales2845]

This is my my third time watching the Avs go this far. Each of the previous victory’s holds a special place in my childhood memories. It’s unforgettable and you will remember the day like it was yesterday years from now.

[@Sherlock1104]

First time for me and it will be great as great as the mammoth winning their championship for 2022

[@GR1MR34P3R420]

was a kid in 1996 and 2001 those were great times ik im old 😂 this is a special team enjoy it

[@garygagnon5057]

What a HUGE win, I`m not a Ava fan but, I`m cheering for them, now going home up 3-1, would be nice if they win it then.

[@SimplyTheBestCSGO]

I am cheering for Tampa bay.. I figured if they win and tie up with the complete momentum switch, they might actually win 3-4 in a row. But avs won 2 in overtime now... tamps is crazy tired and much slower in general than the avs going down 1-3 to colorado while playing there is always more exhausting, its going to be really really damn hard to win, especially 3 in a row Avs has this sadly.. hope tampa proves me wrong Either way, the fans are the real winners in this. It's been a great series! The bolts will go on as legends no matter what! 2 great teams, both deserves to win in their own ways

[@squirelly6175]

It ain't happening .... the Bolts are battling too many injuries.... I will be shocked if they can send it back to TB.

[@Wayf4rer]

@@squirelly6175 Hey, crazier things have happened.

[@ЕвгенСитников-ю8ы]

Tampa-TAMPAX!

[@squirelly6175]

@@Wayf4rer I've seen many teams come back from a 3-1 series lead.... if I'm Jon Cooper I'm telling the guys that 2 out of 3 wins were in OT. But I've been watching every Stanley Cup finals since 1978.... and I cam tell TB are really hurting physically right now. Colorado look faster, stronger. TB has one chance and thats Vasileski. So it's not impossible but I give them a 10-1 chance of pulling it out.

[@snakeeyes9246]

Corey Perry is on pace to lose 3 Stanley Cup Finals in a row.

[@PreDopeTV]

Goalie elmet off should be an instant whistle on the play. Surprised they let it go on.

[@MobiusUSAH]

Gotta love Stamkos trying to cover the puck at the end so the refs don't see it. Then "casually" sweeping it out. Does he really not know there are cameras all over it.

[@Clarfeldt]

I don't think he was trying to cover as much as getting over with it, game is over, no point trying to make a show out of it.

[@MobiusUSAH]

@@Clarfeldt Yeah, he was covering it. Watch his actions. To me it's just funny.

[@Clarfeldt]

@@MobiusUSAH I mean the initial slow down and heading to net looks suspect but when he bats the puck out of the net and just skates to center cries defeat to me. To me it looked like he wasn't sure so he went to cover and realized it was in and just batted it out to get over with it.

[@Cadaveri]

Good game, but how on earth are these videos only available in max 720p In 2022 ???

[@jacobn.3387]

yeah, knew we weren’t gonna win this. We played hard but I knew the avs would win. Man, we looked exhausted in ot. Vasy kept us in it as best he could bet when you give Colorado that much possession time, they’re eventually gonna score. gg Colorado. Good luck Friday.

[@soulknife20]

Only 5 defensemen. That has to be rough. I do hope Cerilli is okay. Not gonna be mad if he's out, but I hope he isn't hurt too bad

[@haynryan87]

Both goalies stood up tonight. Great game. The Avs seemed to gain speed as the game went longer.

[@internal2896]

ggs good luck. I have y’all winning next game

[@davidgreen3001]

The worst part was watching the OT and wondering why Tampa just had all their players standing around. The entire OT they just stood there.

[@jacobn.3387]

@@haynryan87 and we seemed to get slower and slower. Looked like we were trying to kill a penalty the entire time in ot

[@wmcarter6096]

There was a major back and forth of soft and lucky goals to some incredible saves.

[@VintageAbed]

That really looked like too many men on the ice on that last goal. Avs have been getting all the bounces so far in the series, so why not some of the calls.

[@kpov2533]

And Bolts haven't been handed platters? Come on now. But Tampa also had 7 on the ice so it doesn't matter anyway

[@byfirebepurged_930]

It was too many men, but the avs still deserved to win. They were far and away the better team in ot and the 3rd

[@TheEpicEndermanTV]

as a bruins fan im rooting for avs and i can tell you they win tonight 4-1. they are bringing the stanely cup home

[@narniawarrior0924]

I was a Darcy doubter at the beginning of the season and he's proving us doubters wrong.. Great game.. One more for Avs win it at home.. If Darcy wins it for us in game 5.. he can just make an excuse for game 3 as a rest game so they can win at home..

[@anordman9659]

Tbh I am still a Darcy-doubter. The guy can absolutely make saves but many saves must be credited to the Avs D.

[@terryjoeljunior]

@@anordman9659 For real, he's a very mid goalie

[@anordman9659]

@@terryjoeljunior Do you think he would be this good in another team? Let's say Buffalo or Philly?

[@terryjoeljunior]

@@anordman9659 not a chance, well buffalo actually improved coming on to the end of season after they picked up Tuch and Krebs so he might not be terrible on that team, but Philly it would be horrendous

[@isaacklostermann3936]

See Phillip Grubauer....

[@lastsinnersa8002]

It's hilarious that US broadcasters had no idea where the puck was after the Kadri goal but the Sportsnet commentators did. Finish it off, Avs!

[@Mahjoneesi]

Superb game from Avalanche. Vasilevski and a bit of luck were the reason Colorado didn't win 6-2.

[@spiderreed350]

Wow,its almost July 4th weekend and were still throwing pucks around. Gotta love it!

[@Penaldian]

Patrick Kane's goal moment lol

[@donmackie6086]

And that officially ends the possibility of a 3peat. Tampa fought hard, had injuries, as did the Avs, but the Avs are a force of nature too powerful to corral. Sure was weird with the puck going missing for a second or two. Reminiscent of Bieksa's stanchion goal against the Sharks in 2011 that put the Canucks into the Finals in 2011. Congrats to the Avs! You guys are quite deserving of the Championship. Enjoy it!

[@BeardedPete]

Can't wait to see Steve's reaction on this 🤣

[@dwighta8215]

This was the must win game the Avs had to have, they were great on the road in the playoffs!

[@Thomasdarya]

YES!!!!! I want Colorado to win this cup

[@organic3275]

Luck was on Avalanche's side. Hardness and courage allowed them to beat Lighthing. Congratulations of all Avalanche fans!

[@Tylynskiy]

Колорадо чемпион 🔥🔥👏👏🔥

[@ogrebattle22763]

What a game Avs are just incredibly fast... Tampa played a hell of a game to just came up short.... both these teams deserve props hard fought battle right to the end....

[@turdferguson5108]

Awesome comeback on SOG, let's go avs, just on more and its lights out Tampa.

[@grantcanada1]

Almost a Bobby Orr 1970 goal by Kadri - wow what a move to put him in tonight.

[@dbrandon4528]

Great shot!

[@supertaints1710]

The Quebec Nordiques are defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night for their 3rd title in 25 years.

[@pawanLeafs]

Let’s go AVS ❤️❤️

[@velibrian]

This is two very much so evenly matched teams playing thier best

[@byfirebepurged_930]

I don't think this is evenly matched at all tbh. Tampa looks absolutely tired. The avs have been clearly the better team for about 85% of this series

[@justinnzamora5366]

Will Colorado claim the Cup on Friday or will Tampa roar back to force a Game 6 on Sunday? I'm very anxious to see what happens.

[@educationfirst9631]

Tampa ain’t winning twice in Colorado… that’s what I know! It’s a wrap

[@northy320]

@@Fields92 Cope Harder

[@educationfirst9631]

@@Fields92 yep… two covid cups!! Hahahaha wishy washy trash years

[@snakeeyes9246]

@@educationfirst9631 those Cups were more difficult to win. Extended time off, staying healthy, and the shortened season last year meant a lot less room for error.

[@GGMattt]

YEEEEES! GO AVS!!! THIS IS YOUR CUP!

[@mrquirky3626]

I think the Tampa Bay stadium crew needs to check if the ice was accidentally put in on a slope. For all four periods, the team that held the left goal badly outshot the team in the right goal.

[@georgieboy2432]

The most exciting game in the world. I fall asleep watching NBA, NFL and MLB.

[@bmxbobyboy]

after all the years of disappointment, the avs are ONE win away, lets close this out!

[@genshin_drew4729]

As a Leafs fan, I’m cheering for Colorado, but I know being ONE win away, doesn’t mean anything, always act like it’s game 7 and you will play your best, wishing luck to the Avs!

[@JAM_2024]

Kadri comes back from hand surgery and gets the game winning goal in OT in his first Stanley cup final!

[@makckh2735]

А так хотелось счёт в серии 2-2, думаю что 5 матч будет последний.

[@jeffsframe9927]

Kadri !! So pleased for him. Maple Leaf players take note. This is what can happen if you leave Toronto. Playing in the cup final. Scoring the OT goal to put them so very close. Never in a million years would this have happened to Kadri in Toronto. Good on him 👍

[@philbon_]

Why does the Avs score at 3:44 is still 0? Who did this edit

[@st0rmchild]

They didn't update the on-screen score until a couple minutes after the first Avs goal.

[@Loopholez91]

There was 6 players on the ice for the Avs in OT. Even the game sheet says it. Can honestly see how this would leave the lightning a gross feeling. But you also only allowed 4 shots on net from the Avs in the first. And then by the end of the 3rd they somehow managed to outshoot them for the last 3 periods including OT. Let your foot off the gas and didn’t get it done in regulation.