Stanley Cup 2022: Avalanche survive in OT against Lightning and more scenes from Game 1

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The Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche met Wednesday night for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and it was a thrilling affair, with the Avalanche winning 4-3 in overtime.

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The Lightning have their sights set on a three-peat, which would be the first time a team has won three consecutive NHL championships since the New York Islanders won four straight from 1980 to '83.

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Tampa Bay showed resolve in the Eastern Conference finals, rebounding from a 0-2 hole against the New York Rangers to win the series in six games. The Lightning had to show more perseverance in Game 1 as they faced a 3-1 deficit after the first period.

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Despite Colorado's fast start, Tampa Bay found its groove as the game progressed. They tied the game in the second by scoring two goals in 48 seconds.

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The third period went by without any goals, but shortly into overtime, Andre Burakovsky scored the game-winner for the Avalanche. It's the first career playoff overtime goal for Burakovsky, and very good news for Colorado: Game 1 overtime winners are 14-4 in Stanley Cup history.

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The Ball Arena was electrifying all night thanks to the fans' raucous energy. From stars in the stands to the fast-paced action, spectators had a lot to take in as the Stanley Cup got underway. Here are some of the best sights and sounds from Game 1.

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Takeaways from the Avalanche's Game 1 win Colorado is a resilient group. No matter what's come their way in the postseason, the Avalanche have found a way.

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In Game 1, they blew a two-goal deficit to the two-time Stanley Cup champions but refused to be intimidated. Colorado stuck to their game-plan, got excellent performances out of their special teams and once again the Avalanche's depth shone through with Andre Burakovsky's overtime game-winner.

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It wasn't a star-driven win. The Avalanche were a sum of their parts in the right way. Tampa will be looking for payback in a big way come Game 2. -- Kristen Shilton

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Denver triumphant As the Avalanche closed it out in overtime, the Rockies and Broncos celebrated alongside them.

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Game 1 goes to the Avs! That was fast! Just a minute and a half into overtime, Andre Burakovsky thrilled Avalanche fans with a game-winning goal.

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