Jun 12, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) hoists the Stanley Cup after defeating the San Jose Sharks in game six of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Colorado Avalanche won their first Stanley Cup championship in two decades after a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning last night. The Avalanche won the best-of-seven series 4-2. Colorado had lost in the second round of the playoffs the past three seasons. For Tampa Bay, their Stanley Cup run ends at two consecutive.