Stanley Cup Final Game 5 Highlights | Lightning vs. Avalanche - June 24, 2022

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 35 saves and Ondrej Palat scored the game-winning goal to help the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche and force a Game 6 in the Stanley Cup Final.

[@praxis6172]

WHAT a great finals for us fans of hockey. Good luck both fan bases.

[@alexschroeder8802]

👍👍

[@louieflash7190]

ABC getting some nice ratings.

[@SeanKH19]

I have no dog in this fight, which is why I was glad Tampa won. Hopefully it goes 7, at which point I don't care who wins, just glad to see two wonderful teams put on a show.

[@mainemceachern1521]

@@SeanKH19 exactly

[@TitusMH]

Milking the series typical sports 💰

[@JJ-zy3zv]

As a very casual hockey fan. These have to be 2 of the most skilled teams, what an epic match up

[@harmansmith84]

Whatever team you’re for these are two amazing teams

[@romanstejzi3636]

im from slovakia. the only slovak player is cernak there. i just still think tampa doesnt deserve to win this season. just dont. best teams this season were colorado florida edmonton and toronto. tampa has the "czech luck" this season.

[@KimKoomKum]

@@romanstejzi3636 Yes, I was pretty appalled that the Cats got eliminated! They were doing so great the whole season - better than the Bolts for sure! But, you know, this is just how it is in the playoffs. We’ll see what the next game brings us…

[@romanstejzi3636]

@@KimKoomKum yeah yeah im not hater...just you know... GG all :D

[@basicmeme1040]

@@romanstejzi3636 wdmonton?

[@bza069]

@@romanstejzi3636 big difference between regular season teams and playoff teams. Just consider the president cup's "curse"

[@PP-rr1gz]

Palat the seventh round pick with seven goals in the third period of these playoffs.

[@snakeeyes9246]

If the Bolts come back and win this series, he is going to win the Conn Smythe. Mark my word if it happens.

[@mattthompson9395]

Crazy underrated

[@steve8803]

@@snakeeyes9246 You think? Should the bolts win, Kucherov will probably have 30 points, leading the team in offense by far for the third year in a row, and still no conn smythe's.

[@terriliu8023]

Palat scores these Game-changing goals. His 11 goals in the playoffs were mostly late 3rd period goals. This shows how Palat never stops trying and I’ll be shame when he’s not in the lightning roster next year.

[@mattoiler9714]

Clutch goals I’d love him on the oilers

[@mattoiler9714]

He’s like a Zach Hyman

[@alexkorneev6469]

Well it's not set in stone that he will change the team, but he deserves much more money that Tampa can pay that's true, BUT, so is the most lightnings players, even the stars are playing for like 70% of what they should get, so we'll see

[@jfayiii]

@@alexkorneev6469 6 mil is def nothing to sneeze at, if he re-signs - Hedman is getting just over 7 mil - a few more dollars but less happy ... tough call - Palat is a core Bolt as well

[@jimbob6270]

@@mattoiler9714 How in the HELL are you losers going to sign ANYONE?? Your little bit of cap is going to be used to throw mostly at Kane and the rest of the crumbs will be thrown at booger boii to try and persuade him to stay

[@dhdoctors]

Man this is incredible hockey skills, goalies actually do win cups.

[@arminius504]

The one goal looked bad though

[@basicmeme1040]

@Go tigersvas is great He seemed to be hurt or tired this game Also playing more conservatively after the slip through shot last game

[@steve8803]

@Ryan 🫥 How many Floridian's on the team?

[@steve8803]

@Ryan 🫥 Tampa is certainly a modern day dynasty. I'm think the torch is going to be passed on to the avs now. They're stacked and have looked like the much better team for most of the series.

[@steve8803]

@Ryan 🫥 I didn't hate on them. I am actually going for them, they get my support because they knocked out the Leafs! lol

[@justbleedprod.9414]

If there’s a team that can pull this off it’s Tampa. What a performance on the road, game 6 should be insane

[@brandonprice1301]

They didn’t

[@Austin9599945]

That was nice of the fans for cheering KUUUUUUUUUCH. Mad respect!

[@jackson5506]

Yeah the fans all saw a hairy Russian koochie performing tonight so they had call him out 🤷‍♂️😳

[@No_Benefits]

Nobody was chanting kuch tf?

[@botboy4167]

@@No_Benefits L

[@The_GrumpyGills]

@@No_Benefits it is a joke because cheering kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch sounds like booing

[@louieflash7190]

@@No_Benefits Please try to keep up. 😄

[@alexiscote6183]

What a finals.

[@colinbrown3314]

Being a caps fan makes me unbiased in watching and I must say I can’t be more thankful for such a thrilling final series.

[@congresssux9766]

A real Caps fan, wouldn’t be much of a Bolts fan.

[@steverapos3904]

Bolts have incredible heart and determination - want to root against them but I have soo much respect for that team!

[@EB-yx4fn]

lmao same! part of me wants the avs to take it, but you gotta admit the bolts play a heck of a game :D

[@Roostermania2010]

It's been 40 years since the NY Islanders 3-peat (extending to 4 straight Cups in '83), which serves as proof of the great difficulty of achieving the same feat in the Cap era= For the life of me, I can't understand why so many want the Bolts to fail at making history... Folks, if not now, you'll never see anything more than Back2Back, EVER ~ LET'S GO BOLTS!!! DESTINY AWAITS YOU!!! ⚡🏆⚡🏆⚡🏆

[@RecklessOne11]

One of my all time favorite playoff games was Game 7 ECF Boston/Tampa Bay 2011. That was incredible hockey! Bruins 1 Tampa Bay 0 and there wasn't a single penalty in the entire game! This has been a wild Final for sure.

[@ricosuave9060]

It's great if your a Tampa fan.

[@byfirebepurged_930]

@@RecklessOne11 Thanks for saying this. I'm glad im not the only one. Still my favorite game i've ever watched

[@samshepard8234]

Tampa bay played textbook hockey. Completely stifled Colorado's offensive power, yet Stammer, Kutcherov and Palat showed up. I really wouldn't be surprised if Tampa wins it all.

[@hd-xc2lz]

IF Tampa takes game 6, then game 7 is even money. Avs home ice advantage is equalized by Bolts experience.

[@brandonprice1301]

How about Game 6?

[@Louis1059]

Vasilevskiy is so freaking good. You can't just shoot it, you have to hope for a deflection or lucky bounce. More Hockey on Sunday! #GoAvsGo

[@guillaumemillette2879]

7-0 …

[@georgtrakl1627]

@@guillaumemillette2879 who`s better?

[@Louis1059]

@@guillaumemillette2879 Yes but that was one game. These last two games have been impossible to score on him straight up. #FindAWayAvs

[@GWh135]

@@guillaumemillette2879 That wasn’t on Vasilevskiy, Tampa played a terrible game and essentially were helping Colorado score on him. It’s a different series now

[@braco6757]

He played amazing game 2

[@youngwang97]

I had never wanted to be at a game more than this one. The crowd didn't let up the entire time

[@squirelly6175]

In the last 2 games .... 4 out of the 5 goals were lucky bounces. Vasilevskiy is amazing! Kuemper is a sieve!

[@andrewchapman5659]

They have to come after him in 6. Lots and lots of shots get a lead

[@bigbrain7332]

@@andrewchapman5659 if they keep playing like game 5 it be no problem. That was probably the best game they gave in the finals

[@christyouredumb956]

One lucky bounce tonight and he’s now a champ.

[@brandonprice1301]

Squirelly nice analysis tard!

[@regisento]

What a real tough mission for Tampa: you want to become a DYNASTY? Then try to win 3 games in a row to Colorado. Amazing finals!

[@supra3.063]

As the Leafs and Rangers can attest to, getting the Lighting on the ropes and knocking them out is two entirely different things. Av's obviously are a cut above those clubs and them some but still, what a tough out Tampa is.

[@Captain.Dingus]

i know a lot of things didnt get called on both sides, but the double hook/slash on Makar was exceptionally egregious

[@justinbarton8808]

are you kidding me?! they actually stole one in colrado. wow this is going to be an epic finish!

[@xwhalerfann6]

to think they didnt even need 7 guys in the ice to do it either

[@louieflash7190]

Yup and the Avs even tried the too many men on the ice trickaroo again there at the end. This time Perry made sure the refs saw it.😆

[@royberg6657]

@@louieflash7190 yup sneaky little cheaters the Av's are and there hypocrite fanbase is salty they got caught

[@scrotumscratcher2474]

@@xwhalerfann6 that would make sense and be funny if they won game 4. But they didn’t lmao……

[@finzolol3500]

@@louieflash7190 tampa had 7 men

[@spartuz71]

Tampa has the heart of champion, and the fact that it was the MacKinnon's line and Makar and Toews on the ice for the Tampa's winning goal is even sweeter ;)

[@ajh5124]

Unfortunately, so was Kuemper! Look for Georgiev to be the starter for the AVs next season.

[@paulnguyen8910]

"Heart of a Champ" was invented by my main mate, Rudy Tomjanovich (tom-yawn-oh-vich) in 1995, when the Houston Rockets won back-to-back titles. He said: "I have one thing to say to them non-believers: don't ever underestimate the heart of a winner!"

[@christyouredumb956]

Their revenge was better. Champs

[@paulnguyen8910]

@@christyouredumb956 Add the word "World" before "Champs", mate.

[@Mikgwerd]

This is truly a "+New Game" final form boss match.

[@alexkorneev6469]

This cup final deserves a 7 games

[@xwhalerfann6]

i guess so....colorado scored with 7 guys on the ice....i guess that would be ironic

[@alexschroeder8802]

@@xwhalerfann6 Tampas the one that had 7 on the ice 💀

[@theogreenaway7401]

@@alexschroeder8802 no 5 avs had 6 "plays I wanna start a fight"

[@brandonprice1301]

Tampa = Loss

[@sleptboomer2470]

Growing up, it was always pond hockey. You couldn't wait for the temperature to fall. You were glued to the weather reports. You were crestfallen when it was not yet cold enough. You were exhilarated when it was. Then you gingerly tested the thickness of the ice; breathlessly hoping not to hear the cracks. Then it was solid and you could skate with impunity. Then it would snow and you had to get out there and shovel all the snow off and you did it with a smile in your heart. This finals brings a smile to my heart.

[@tellurius4951]

My dear fans of any other nhl team. Are you upset? We don't care. You wanted Colorado to finish the finals here? We don't care. You want this team to lose? We don't care. Until the end of the world: LET'S GO LIGHTNING!

[@devin6835]

Nah. My GM built this TB team. Id love to see them make history in a comeback of all comebacks

[@johnnybaxter1953]

I’m not upset, because I believe Colorado will beat you

[@Roostermania2010]

Historic Destiny Awaits = LET'S GO BOLTS!!! ⚡🏆⚡🏆⚡🏆

[@atomicbeenz7374]

I already know whenever your lightning will lose anything this year or not you will be crying like a baby.

[@nutrock522]

@@atomicbeenz7374 fr. Lightning fans are almost as bad as Golden Knight fans

[@justinnzamora5366]

Holy crap, Ondrej Palat! This shows that Tampa will not go down gently. Can't wait for Sunday.

[@petrpumpkineater]

what wasnt broadcast was Stamkos using his stick on Cogliano by the bench. Great leadership and veteranyness by the Dolts captain

[@davidchidlow1431]

@@petrpumpkineater Cry me a river. Missed calls are missed calls. God know they have missed plenty on both sides. I'd say show some class, but most of the Avs fans I have seen are worst then the Isles fans.

[@petrpumpkineater]

@@davidchidlow1431 a river like John Cooper cried. That river was wider than the Mississippi

[@petrpumpkineater]

@@davidchidlow1431 There's the Great Moments speech by Herb Brooks and then there's the Heartbreak speech by weasel John Cooper. Imagine having that amoeba coaching your team...

[@petrpumpkineater]

@@davidchidlow1431 To be a Tampa fan, I'm pretty sure you have to give yourself a concussion and then you're in the right mindset to cheer for them, lol. What a bunch of clowns.

[@Timour.86]

Знаю, что я не один так сильно переживал за Тампу, особенно сегодня... 🤯

[@geofighttime6128]

Я, не являюсь фанатом Тампы, но очень за них переживаю. Т.к. крайне недолюбливаю Колорадо, которым судьи ещё помогают

[@tellurius4951]

Ещё не кончился бой и силы у наших парней есть. ВПЕРЁД ТАМПА!

[@johnnybaxter1953]

Why do so many Russians seem to cheer for Tampa ? Is it because of Kucherov ?

[@scrotumscratcher2474]

@@johnnybaxter1953 kucherov and vasilevskiy are both Russians. Sergachev as well I believe. I see tons Russian lads and lasses commenting in favor of the bolts. Makes me happy to see tbh

[@beckertrancer2349]

@@johnnybaxter1953 yeah, at first cuz of Kuch and Vasy (Sergachev as well, you were right - the guy comment just after you) But then we have to admire and love The Stammer, Point(so shame he was injured, desperately needed his creativity and the speed) Palat, Hedman etc.... And now I can't say I will cheering for Tampa cuz of the russian players, but cuz of the entire team and fan base and the city as well! Well Go Bolts!!!! ⚡⚡⚡ 🏆🏆🏆

[@justterri443]

Thank you so much for the play by play. I’m not into hockey that much but I have to root for my team the Avs so thanks I had a great time watching this.

[@baddudecornpop7328]

we aren't done yet! Go bolts!

[@brandonprice1301]

How about now?

[@baddudecornpop7328]

@@brandonprice1301 we're done now😖

[@andreyefimov9532]

Тампа - так держать!!! Бойцы - не сдаёмся!!! Надо, очень надо поднажать и Кубок будет в руках. Финал просто бомба!!! Супер хоккей!!!!!

[@rusbenreyes5695]

Good job Lightning, it's not over yet, win at home to see what happens on game 7.

[@brandonprice1301]

Nope

[@allannixon5113]

I want more hockey I'm glad the season didn't end, let's hope for seven games

[@PP-rr1gz]

Tampa just needs to play well enough for Vasy to make the difference. One goal that he could’ve had compared to two by Kuemper.

[@lavolpe7585]

Both Avs goals are just tons of luck and weird rebounds. They are still goals, for sure, but so frustrating should be for Vasy

[@pritok6]

avs had more expected goals every game (even 6-2 game). this series should be long time over if vasy wasn't so amazing.

[@mingdong8250]

Good job, Tampa! One game a time, you can do it. Forget about scores, just fight for each point.

[@brandonprice1301]

Loss

[@velveetaslingshot]

Win or lose next game, Tampa got some respect back tonight. Avs fans have been reminded why the Bolts are back to back Stanley Cup Champions. They will not quit.

[@johnblze667]

Tampa in 7 sorry avalanche, this was your chance

[@Aussie-ku9wl]

So wrong 😂

[@brandonprice1301]

Who won the Stanley Cup? Colorado Avalanche!

[@tomitstube]

rumors of the lighting demise are premature. one at a time guys.

[@Roostermania2010]

LET'S GO BOLTS!!! HISTORIC DESTINY AWAITS YOU!!! ⚡🏆⚡🏆⚡🏆

[@glebnegey]

Ничушкин классно расскрылся в этой серии, стал ужасом Василевского 😈 Будет забавно, если в следующеи сезоне Ничушкин будет играть именно за Тампу 😉

[@jamesa8165]

This was one of the best hockey games I've ever seen

[@bobe1917]

No matter what team you rooting for this finals is truly a clash of the titans

[@user-bu2zs2xl9n]

вот это игра была...отдача с обеих сторон по полной!!!молодцы!!!приятно было наблюдать.круто!

[@davidm6256]

I love it! Tampa Bay going home for game six! I'm a Blue's fan and I would love to see Pat Maroon put his name on the Cup again!!! Let's go Bolts

[@brandonprice1301]

David M sorry Loser

[@mr.devil9577]

Man Palat is something else this guy is cemented as one of the most clutch players already

[@montuckyman4982]

LOVE that slapshot goal! Nice blast in a tough spot.

[@andrewchapman5659]

Perfect Screen

[@edboy484]

Palat just finds another gear in the playoffs

[@gdiggedy9]

Some unique possibilities if Tampa wins or loses. If they win, Maroon wins 4 straight cups!!!! If they lose, Perry loses in the finals 3 years in a row!! Crazy!!

[@lavolpe7585]

Maroon magic vs. Perry voodoo

[@10Timewaster]

Maroon is a meathead who happened to hit the right winning teams. No other way to explain him

[@gdiggedy9]

@@10Timewaster hahahaha🤣Some just get lucky.

[@DXAdamJensen]

Tampa Bay’s experience triumphed tonight as the Colorado Avalanche let their emotions get the best of them. They have once again lost focus on their process. Stupid undisciplined mistakes cost them the game. This loss is not on Kuemper because Colorado was PUCK WATCHING AGAIN. JT Compher has absolutely no reason to take a careless penalty on Killorn when the Avs were in the middle of a delayed penalty against the Bolts. I am very disappointed in him because he is being very lazy defensively and disappeared offensively in this series. With the exception of major misconducts, Compher leads the Avs in minor penalty minutes in this series. He has taken at least one penalty in 3 of the last 4 games. Offensively, he has one measly assist. He needs to get it together now. I am not surprised that the refs called the Too many men on the ice penalty against Colorado. This is a bad habit that has been an issue this whole season. Soon or later, it was going to come back to haunt them and it came at the worst possible time. Tampa came prepared while the Avs were a step behind all the way. This includes the PP, PK and 5 on 5s. The bottom six got outplayed tonight and their inconsistent play is very worrisome. The absence of Burakovsky is becoming very noticeable. We can only hope he can play in game 6. As to my earlier statement on puck watching, that one is on Makar. Nichushkin was already covering Hedman and for some stupid reason, Makar thought it was a smart idea to double team the Norris trophy candidate and ditch number 18. This gave Hedman the opportunity to pass the puck to a wide open Palat for the game winning goal. The 2022 Norris trophy winner made a crucial mistake. This loss was on him Experience triumphed emotions. They betrayed the process. These are painful lessons that the Avs will have to learn as they head back to Tampa on Sunday.

[@kevinb2844]

Wow-excellent observations and evaluations of individual players and overall team. I am cheering for the Lightning… and often feel if Colorado plays focused and disciplined hockey-they are a better team than Tampa… if I am Colorado -you need to focus and look to win game six… Tampa is like that Michael Myers type villain-have to kill them when you can… Vasaleskiy is looking more and more comfortable as series continues… and if Lightning can win game 6… would say Colorado could feel pressure in game seven…

[@jagcovers9456]

I agree with you on most parts. Maker definitely didn’t play like a Norris winner tonight but I think this loss is mostly on Kuemper and the crowd. You cannot at ANY level let a slap shot from the top of the red line go in. The crowd got into their heads as well. Just a sloppy game

[@bodhithomas5684]

Thank you for not blaming the refs like I’ve seen other fans do (so like most fanbases). I thought both teams were good today but I agree the aves weren’t as prepared as the lightning. Best of luck game 6. It’s been a great finals. Let’s go bolts!

[@DXAdamJensen]

@@kevinb2844 Makar got too aggressive offensively tonight. This includes how he tried to pull a McDavid during the powerplay by going head first alone with 4 bolts covering the zone. He never does that....ever. He was not playing his game.

[@DXAdamJensen]

@@bodhithomas5684 I have commented on every single Avs game this season. I applaud them when they do good and I rip them when they are performing horribly. I also give the opponents credit when it is due. I may be an Avs fan, but I refuse to be clouded by bias and fandom when it involves analyzing the game

[@Ryan-fx4cs]

Ryan McDonagh was fired up!

[@bclark6361]

With all do respect for the Avs if it wasn’t for their PP and some very very fortunate bounces this series would not have been where it is

[@01TA]

Outside of Kadri OT winner, many are going in off bounces and such. Tampa D must be getting tougher.

[@brandonprice1301]

2022 Stanley Cup Champs

[@gopropeterchockey]

For the last few years the Bolts don't die, like the Night King from the Game of Thrones. The Avs need some dragonglass.

[@user-su1pk2zq1v]

Какие болты, король ночи, драконье стекло?! Что твоя губа шлёпает,ты сам себя слышишь, какой бред ты несёшь!Вы там все такие на голову больные?!!!!

[@brandonprice1301]

Nope, they’re dead

[@sigma_curry]

As an oil fan, if any team can beat this aves. Its the bolts it seems.

[@co_snowy]

@@youknowwho6215 hahahahaha

[@faceripper77]

No quit in Tampa lets go baby

[@tomatoversace3427]

Please don’t begin saying this. New York said this and they got blown out of the water eventually.

[@anasslasry6962]

First time i watch hockey and I am loving it.

[@josephwilson8391]

Maple Leafs and Sportsnet are very upset that Colorado didn't finish off the Lightning. 🤣

[@chrisruth7057]

Colorado is greater than Toronto but Toronto is a great team aswell Tampa Bay might win Game 6 mybe but Colorado is not losing 3 games in a row I doubt it they & won't lose 2 home games in a row..The only way Tampa wins game 7 is if they get lucky Colorado just need to play like they did in game 2 or almost as great if that happens Tampa has very little to no chance in winning game 7

[@LividCruiser]

Tampa was the only team that even competed with the Avs that playoffs. This was such a great series and other than the 7-0 shellacking in Game 2, it was a pretty even series the whole way.

[@richarddpetersen169]

The level of play in the FINAL is soo good.

[@nickwick35]

As a fan of neither team, I’d love to see this go to 7! What a game 7 that would be!

[@hanspac]

3 straight Wins is nothing for the Bolts, They did 4 against NYR, The Dynasty is in play.

[@co_snowy]

Avs aren’t the Rangers buddy 😂😂

[@hanspac]

@@co_snowy 🙏Pray... the Bolts don't win tomorrow at home..

[@hanspac]

@@co_snowy Congrats😁

[@KoRnyRocks]

This is what happens when Avs finally meet a team that fights. Let’s go Bolts

[@mattoiler9714]

Imagine if point was playing

[@davidmunson8780]

Imagine if Vasilevsky wasn’t 😆

[@italianstallion399]

@@davidmunson8780 Imagine if Makar wasn’t.

[@thatboy3930]

The last team that took two games off the Avs lost their goalie to an injury the very next game in the 1st period. So don't be surprised if they injure their 3rd goalie these playoffs.

[@BeautifulLife4ever1]

@@thatboy3930 wtf

[@McHughFilmCompany]

Why have the bolts won the past two cups? Simple answer. Their star players show up when it MATTERS MOST. Take notes Avs, for god sakes.

[@MittMittensHeatDieHardFan]

Bolts are winning EVERY Stanley Cup Final from now on. The GREATEST team in sports history. #Dynasty

[@McHughFilmCompany]

It also doesn’t help when MacKinnon is a ghost all night, Rantanen: non-existent, ZERO blue line defence, Kuemper is letting in WAY too many soft goals. Not even an Avs fan but I'd want him off the team immediately before next season. Not to mention, for some reason every equalizer goal they got lazy and held on to zero momentum. TF is up with that? Looking like a big time game 7 Incoming.

[@angryassyrian5627]

Well that and they cheated the cap by 18 million.

[@xlr0gd205]

@@angryassyrian5627 by 9*. And any team could do it

[@botboy4167]

@@angryassyrian5627 cry

[@sarai-servis7445]

Валерик конкретный жук стал! Он палочка-выручалочка для Колорадо..! Тампа, когда ходит по краю, играет интереснее..!

[@GWh135]

Great effort from Tampa, shame they couldn’t show that in OT last game.

[@xwhalerfann6]

yeah agreed...they should have played with 7 too...would have made for a better ot

[@louieflash7190]

They were down a big penalty kill defensemen for a lot of the game and had a center playing with one bad arm.

[@GWh135]

@@louieflash7190 You’re right, but that’s still no excuse for not putting any offensive pressure in overtime, they have more than enough ability to do so but they just weren’t doing anything

[@itsallovernow2929]

@@xwhalerfann6 Tampa had 7, Avs had 6

[@louieflash7190]

@@itsallovernow2929 Tampa's players were within 5 ft of the bench during the change as per the rules and the Avs both players were at center ice as the sub player skated to the bench. Not the same. BTW the Avs got caught doing the same thing last night with 3 minutes left in the game.

[@Njb2510]

Such an obnoxious crowd. Silence when the game isn’t going their way!

[@MrBiddy1975]

They arrogantly thought it was a crowning game, just show up, stick five on Tampa, dress up, celebrate wildly before a puck is struck, and then reality bit their arses.

[@brandonprice1301]

You look like morons now. 2022 Champs Colorado Avalanche!

[@TheNationofIsrael613]

Rutta with the Stephane Richer blast. right-handed shot from the top of the right circle.

[@Jake-we7lh]

Everyone is against tampa it would really put a smile on my face if they can get the three peat. LETS GO BOLTS!!!!

[@MagicMike_101]

Everyone? Hahaha, I am not against any team. Stop crying.

[@tonyg490]

@Mike Magic you ever heard of a generalization before? They dont literally mean every single person. Stop being ignorant.

[@Roostermania2010]

It's been 40 years since the NY Islanders 3-peat (extending to 4 straight Cups in '83), which serves as proof of the great difficulty of achieving the same feat in the Cap era = For the life of me, I can't understand why so many want the Bolts to fail at making history... Folks, if not now, you'll never see anything more than Back2Back, EVER ~ LET'S GO BOLTS!!! HISTORIC DESTINY AWAITS YOU!!! ⚡🏆⚡🏆⚡🏆

[@MagicMike_101]

@@tonyg490 generalization is stupidity, everybody knows.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

Gutsy win. Can they do it again? And then 1 more time? It would blow - my - mind if they did.

[@2masterofpuppets2]

They did this last series bruh

[@Roostermania2010]

Avs missed their chance to seal the deal at home = Bolts are on track to make Stanley Cup History = It's been 40 years since the NY Islanders 3-peat (extending to 4 straight Cups in '83)... LET'S GO BOLTS!!! HISTORIC DESTINY AWAITS YOU!!! ⚡🏆⚡🏆⚡🏆

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

@@Roostermania2010 The leafs did it in '40 or '41 down 3-1.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

@@2masterofpuppets2 But his is for all the marbles, bruh!

[@mattoiler9714]

Bolts with the epic drive to get the lead again after aves fans chanting “we want the cup.” Lmfao.

[@theogreenaway7401]

@Lazar Ovich statistically really? Not saying he doesn't but like could you tell me a bit more

[@louieflash7190]

@@theogreenaway7401 I know he is 10-5 in elimination games and of the 5 losses 4 were in OT.

[@dinneryeti]

@@louieflash7190 Undefeated in Elimination games since getting swept by Columbus 3 years ago.

[@stevegeorge5702]

Game 5 ……. The Jon Cooper make up game. Bush league officiating at its finest. Where the squeaky wheel always gets the oil.

[@10Timewaster]

@@stevegeorge5702 Im sick of this lightning team getting the calls and being rewarded for crying. How coincidental a too many men on the ice call in the last few minutes of the game. Vaisilesky knocking his own helmet off after getting hit with the puck. Thats always been called penalty but not for him. The NHL wanting this series to continue and generate more money and Tampa win is getting ridiculous.

[@salarrue78]

Lighting is going to win in 7

[@gdiggedy9]

I feel like this was a must win for the Avs. If it goes 7 Kuemper is not out dueling Vasilgretzkiy!

[@jaggedskar3890]

Kuemper wasn't the problem tonight - it was the entire Avs team.

[@gdiggedy9]

@@jaggedskar3890 In a Cup clinching game, playing at home, Rutta's shot has to be stopped though.

[@jaggedskar3890]

@@gdiggedy9 Maybe. But the Avs still lost because they were sloppy and turned the puck over constantly.

[@andrewchapman5659]

@@gdiggedy9 yup

[@BeautifulLife4ever1]

i said it one hundred times and i say it again. Tampa will win this title again!!!!!!! Never give up

[@masift1494]

I like the confidence, but this series is by no means over. We are still trailing 3-2, BUT we are going back to TB for game 6. If we win this game at home, then that could be a very telling sign of the direction the momentum is shifting. 1 game at a time, this has been a great series

[@jackchadwick645]

I would say it’s too early to say. Colorado can very well comeback as they did in game 4. If Colorado played like they did on game 4 then I would say they have a good chance. Just get shots and don’t be lazy and Colorado will win. GO AVS!!!!!

[@sirfluffycnut]

No 😂😂😂

[@brandonprice1301]

Losers

[@bigbrain7332]

All the AVS fans says how biased the refs are, but they don’t remember the too many men in the ice call in game 4

[@shoresy4084]

Avs blew it, bolts in 7

[@MarioHxc89]

@JB KD effect might be plug! Can’t beat’em, join’em 😂

[@brandonprice1301]

Wrong

[@user-xm5rv8ic3f]

I think no one will be upset if Tampa makes 3:3 and needs a seventh match.

[@justinbarton8808]

would make for an epic final match

[@masift1494]

As a Tampa fan, I'd love to see this go to game 7 not only because that means we get a chance to win it, but even if we lose, a game 7 finish makes the series that much more entertaining.

[@artursfilipovs4923]

@@masift1494 and also means Tampa almost did all they could to win 3 in a row

[@sirfluffycnut]

I would be upset if this goes to game seven.

[@user-xm5rv8ic3f]

@@sirfluffycnut If it is 3:3, let the Freddie Mercury song "The Show Must Go On" sound after the match. It will be a huge tragedy for the Colorado Avalanche and the club's fans if the team loses.

[@Solyaris1978]

Честно говоря, первая пятёрка Тампы чертовски хороша, но она не может тащить все на себе! Колорадо, как мне кажется больше заслуживал победы, но Василевский просто закрыл в этом матче кубок для Колорадо! Будем надеяться, что служебный матч будет настолько же прекрасен как этот!!!!

[@user-dk6ej1ez3d]

Очень хорошо, что вся команда помогла Коту, шайбы действительно похожи, что мог Кот сыграть надёжнее, но сколько он выручил сегодня! Тампа, на мой взгляд очень командная команда, извините за "масло масляное") тем и сильна! Надеюсь на победу Тампы, хотя и жуки сильны!

[@usaslakt]

When players like Landeskog, Rantanen an Lehkonen has a total of two goals during the whole game it's hard to win. Having a goalie giving up soft goals makes it even harder...

[@Mandalor10]

If the Hockey Gods are kind we'll get a game 7. I'm rooting for CO, but I want that game 7 more.

[@masift1494]

as a Tampa fan, I agree. Nothing to be ashamed about to go down in game 7; for either team. This series has already been so crazy, so entertaining to watch. Best of luck to both teams

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Same. I've been dreaming of a Colorado win in game 7 OT, and the more I think about it, the less I'm willing to settle for anything less. Seems like a realistic possibility now...

[@donmackie6086]

This could go 7. Stay tuned kids!

[@charrison6923]

Please go seven games. ⚡️

[@Roostermania2010]

Bolts are on track to make Stanley Cup Magic happen!! It's been 40 years since the NY Islanders 3-peat (extending to 4 straight Cups in '83)... LET'S GO BOLTS!!! HISTORIC DESTINY AWAITS YOU!!! ⚡🏆⚡🏆⚡🏆

[@rohan10D]

how insane is nichuskin.. also worth noting the way tampa reacted after that win.

[@CoasterCheetah]

How did they “Way react”? They beat the Avs at home and prevented them from winning the Cup in game 5.

[@rohan10D]

@@CoasterCheetah they seemed full of confidence and pumped up.

[@CoasterCheetah]

@@rohan10D Yea…? They should’ve been.

[@faceripper77]

@@CoasterCheetah he’s not knockin them..

[@LocalNomadd]

I love just watching Corey Perry at 4:15 during the 4 on 3 he’s a former cup winner, Hart winner and 50 goal scorer but at this point in his career he knows his role living in front of the net and completely blocked off Kuemper on that Kuch one timer. As a bolts fan I hated his guts on Dallas and Montreal but man that sequence was awesome

[@brandonprice1301]

3 Time Repeat Loser!

[@johnobrian7024]

1:47 Kadri shoots at the most unpredictable moments lol

[@royberg6657]

Av's fans are kinda salty in the comment section tonight

[@biffdanielson2820]

Avs really struggling to get quality scoring chances. I'm starting to get nervous.

[@andrewchapman5659]

Its how Tampa plays especially later in the series they have played much better defensively

[@bendoverDN]

Would love to see a Bolts 3-peat. They're on their way to dynasty status.

[@bjornesmagasin5384]

Why not 4 and 5 and 6 to.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

lol, first two barely count.

[@jamesbuscarini]

@@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid every other team had an equal chance to win the cup the last 2 years so why doesn’t it count

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@jamesbuscarini Didn't say they didn't count, I said they *barely* count. Of course the reason is playoff re-structuring. Doesn't matter which team won them, both of those cups will always have an asterisk beside them. Nothing against Tampa...just unfortunate that their success came out of that time. If they won THIS year, however, it would certainly be legit as could be.

[@bgibso10]

@@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid they most certainly count, the first year was a suspended season that resulted in a round robin that gave a higher level playoff field than normal, the second year was just a delayed start but still had the same requirement of winning 16 games to win it all. I am not sure what you're getting at...they made the cup finals in 2015 and lost to a more seasoned blackhawks team, they won the presidents trophy in 2018-2019 season, lost conference finals to pittsburgh in 2016 and washington in 2018. They have been one of the best teams of the decade in terms of wins and playoff depth

[@tinyGiraffasaurus]

i don’t even care who wins, tbh, i just don’t want the season to end…

[@tellurius4951]

Toronto fan?

[@kerrybearzoavs196]

From a Avs fan the was are chances but it is all over now Tampa in 7

[@marcusholloway5180]

Palat for Conn Smythe

[@JerichoMile4]

Forget major league baseball and the NBA and NFL - - - NHL is awesome !!!! Gut check win by Tampa Bay Lightning !!

[@kenarthur6253]

The defending Stanley Cup Champions ain't gonna go down without a hell of a battle. NHL playoffs are the best

[@IAmVo]

This is exactly what I’ve been saying. I have no idea how people have Tampas chances so dramatically far out. 3/5 games were won in ONE GOAL, two were tied pushing sudden death. People are holding on to Avs’ speed in their single dominant game and applying that to 4 other games where Tampa has them answered. You’re not watching objectively if you think Avs’ have Tampa smoked. BTW tonight is 3-1 Tampa if Cernak doesn’t score on himself. This is important, not to rob Avs of numbers but to objectively count how many times Avs ACTUALLY score on Tampa at their own will.

[@ot3780]

have a feeling this going to game 7 let the best team win

[@brandonprice1301]

Wrong

[@italianstallion399]

I think as the series goes on Tampa may have an advantage. Colorado relies more on their top 2 lines and top D pair. Tampa can roll 4 lines and 2 D pairs. Colorado has been pretty fresh all playoffs but if it gets to 7 their big guys could be a little gassed. We definitely need Point back though. His speed is really missing.

[@bjornesmagasin5384]

Colorado have many injured players to Tampa have only one injured player

[@goliathonscave9834]

@@bjornesmagasin5384 "Tampa have only one injured player" Yes, just one simple guy, Brayden Point. Only the top player in the NHL playoffs TWO YEARS IN A ROW! LOL!

[@italianstallion399]

@@bjornesmagasin5384 Brayden Point is a big one. He's the top goal scorer in the last two playoffs. We need him desperately.

[@brandonprice1301]

Loss for Tampa! Goodbye!

[@robertdupuis1857]

2 win away from gold GO TEMPA

[@charleskletter8974]

Great game. What a game! Wow! So intense. Bolts showed me something tonight. Played with courage and guts. Avs fans need to calm down as it was 2-2 .They were soo excited and noisy you would think they were up 5-2. It was so loud in there that I was amazed players heard one another. Avs are a young inexperienced team with enormous talent but are playing a Lightning team that are extremely talented, fought hard, showed resilience and patience with all that noise, plus are back to back champions who know how to win under adversity and pressure. Also AVS need to learn that too many men is a penalty and off sides is offsides. It will be interesting in game 6.

[@lukepauls8847]

They definitely helped keep the momentum and add pressure though, even if they lost in the end

[@itsallovernow2929]

Theyre called fans and their excited. Any fan base would be given the situation.

[@charleskletter8974]

@@itsallovernow2929 that’s not what I was driving at . You miss understood. I thought the fans were acting prematurely in the mist of excitement when they never lead the game. If they got the lead then fine. I am okay with being overly optimistic and excited.

[@itsallovernow2929]

@@charleskletter8974 They were tied and 1 goal away from the cup. They were showing major support to the players.

[@marg6053]

@@charleskletter8974 I get it. My friends and I were wondering the same thing lol. I guess TB fans are more tempered. I mean we get like the Avs fans... standing, raucous, chanting. But that's usually the last 5 minutes with a lead. Those fans were standing since the 15 minute mark with a tie game lol. Not hating, just not used to that.

[@user-fd9fp9jy3m]

Класс! Молнии так просто не сдадутся :)

[@user-bp9cw6ki4r]

Тяжеловато двигались они. Усталость и травмы дают знать. Только за счет мастерства и лучшего понимания игры аытаскивают пока. Колорадам надо отдать все в одном матче, взвинтить темп по максимуму, накидать если повезет, две три шабы и дотерпеть.

[@stanislavsamoilov5465]

@@user-bp9cw6ki4r если у колорадов сил хватит. Могут не сдюжить...

[@user-ol5rq6ch9w]

Вперёд Тампа!

[@neutralgod300]

THANK YOU FOR NOT POTTING THE SCORE CAUSE I DIDNT SAW THE MATCH!

[@mahadm123]

I don’t usually watch hockey but when I do it’s during the playoffs. Hoping this goes 7. 🤞🏾

[@XZOL445]

Hockey on June 24. And not done yet. NHL really needs to make season longer. Games in July would be real nice.

[@xwhalerfann6]

victor hedman.....only man in league history to score a goal in every calender month

[@kenneththorberg6914]

@@xwhalerfann6 You mean even August ?

[@Roostermania2010]

@@kenneththorberg6914 Long ago, there was a time when exhibition games started in August.... a long, Long, LONG time ago... But I agree, the season's too long... Game 7 will be on June 28th = six days before Fourth of July :O

[@DBlockn05]

What a game! Let’s go Tampa!

[@natester2617]

Incredible game