Stanley Cup

Vegas or Florida? Breaking down a most unexpected Stanley Cup final

A first-time NHL champion will be crowned when the Vegas Golden Knights meet the upstart Florida Panthers starting on Saturday night

Colin Horgan

03, Jun, 2023 @8:30 AM

NHL playoffs 2023: can anyone stop the record-smashing Boston Bruins?

The Bruins broke long-standing NHL records during a stunning regular-season campaign. But history shows that a Stanley Cup is hardly a given from here

Colin Horgan

17, Apr, 2023 @8:00 AM

Avalanche put seven past Lightning to move within two wins of Stanley Cup

Andrei Vasilevskiy and Tampa Bay were thumped 7-0 by Colorado, losing not only the game but their cool and their mojo in the process.

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19, Jun, 2022 @3:20 AM

Avs edge Lightning on Burakovsky’s overtime goal to open Stanley Cup final

André Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and Colorado opened the Stanley Cup final with a 4-3 victory over two-time defending champion Tampa Bay

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16, Jun, 2022 @3:28 AM

Stanley Cup final 2022: five things to know before Lightning v Avalanche

Will Tampa Bay complete a first three-peat since the 1980s? Or will Colorado’s high-octane offense stop a dynasty in its tracks?

Colin Horgan

15, Jun, 2022 @9:00 AM

Stamkos strikes twice as Lightning sink Rangers and return to Stanley Cup final

Tampa Bay are headed to the Stanley Cup final for the third straight year after beating the Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 of the East finals

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12, Jun, 2022 @4:11 AM

‘A spiritual necessity’: the cultural heft of the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff run

The Habs’ ultimately doomed title challenge served as a reminder of just how deep the storied team’s social imprint goes across Canada

Eoin O'Callaghan

08, Jul, 2021 @6:32 PM

Lightning strikes twice: Tampa Bay mint NHL dynasty with Stanley Cup repeat

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Wednesday night to end the Stanley Cup final in five games and repeat as champions

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08, Jul, 2021 @6:37 AM

Dogged Canadiens take Game 4 from Tampa Bay to avoid Stanley Cup sweep

Josh Anderson scored early in overtime and Montreal kept their season alive with a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final

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06, Jul, 2021 @3:27 AM

Tampa Bay Lightning on cusp of Stanley Cup repeat after Game 3 blitz of Montreal

Tyler Johnson and quick-strike Tampa Bay moved a victory away from successfully defending their title with Friday’s 6-3 win over Montreal

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03, Jul, 2021 @3:38 AM

Tampa Bay Lightning see off Canadiens to move two wins from Stanley Cup

Andrei Vasilevskiy made a playoff career-high 42 saves to help Tampa Bay to a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup final by beating Montreal on Wednesday night

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01, Jul, 2021 @6:21 AM