The Colorado Avalanche host the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night at Ball Arena, with the Avs 60 minutes away from hoisting the Cup for the first time in 21 years. Stick here for live updates leading up to and during the game. Refresh to see our latest analysis.
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“This is legendary.” (5:30 p.m.): Crowds outside Ball Arena began to grow with about an hour until puck drop despite light rain falling in Denver.