Colorado took the first game of the finals in thrilling fashion as Andre Burakovsky buried the game-winning goal just 1:23 into the overtime period, lifting the Avs to a 4-3 win.
The Western Conference champions had jumped out to an early 3-1 lead after the first period, but the Lightning tied the game 3-3 with two goals 48 seconds apart in the second. After a scoreless third, the game went to OT, where the Avalanche improved to 4-1 during the extra frame in these playoffs thanks to Burakovsky.
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Now Colorado has an opportunity to double their lead in the series with a win tonight. However, Tampa Bay is attempting to grab a road win before the series shifts back to Amalie Arena.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Game 2 of the Avalanche vs. Lightning Stanley Cup Final.
What channel is Avalanche vs. Lightning on today?
U. S. TV: ABC U. S. live stream: ESPN+ | fuboTV Canada TV: Sportsnet | CBC | TVA Sports Canada live stream: SN NOW
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final will air on ABC in the United States. Viewers in Canada can catch the game in English on Sportsnet and CBC and in French on TVA Sports.
Fans in the U.S. can live stream Avalanche vs. Lightning with ESPN+, the ESPN app, or fuboTV. Canadian viewers can stream Sportsnet on SN NOW.
Stanley Cup Final Game 2 start time
Date: Saturday, June 18 Time: 8 p. m. ET | 6 p. m. MDT
The Stanley Cup Final continues on Saturday, June 18 with Game 2. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET.
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Where is Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final?
Venue and city: Ball Arena, Denver
The series will begin at Ball Arena in Denver, home of the Avalanche. Colorado will be the home team in Game 2, as well as in Games 5 and 7 if those games are necessary.
Stanley Cup Final Game 2 odds
Puckline: Avalanche -204 | Lightning +170 Moneyline: Avalanche -154 | Lightning +128 Over/under: 6. 0
Odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Stanley Cup Final schedule 2022
(All times Eastern)
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