In Tampa fl, the hosts took the lead by their captain Steven Stamkos. Nathan Mackinnon scored the equalization with his second goal in the last collection, likewise in the second third, Artturi Lehkonen racked up 2-1.

Sturm is the only fifth German ice hockey professional that won the big trophy for the championship in the NHL. Most lately, the national goalkeeper Philipp Grubauer was effective in the title of the Washington Capitals 2018. For the avalanche, it is the 3rd title of its history and the initial in 21 years.

A sensation of discredit

This is a feeling of distrust. It is tough to define it. All these warriors battle, it feels extraordinary. Words can not describe what I feel, said Mackinnon on United States television. The core of this team has been here for 10 years. This is incredible. It’s so incredible.

The Lightning had actually won the Stanley Mug in the past two years, however had entered into the final series versus Colorado as an outsider. As a result of the success, the avalanches kept their 100 % yede yedes as soon as, if the team made it right into the crucial series for the title, the championship remains in completion: 1996, 2001 and also 2022.