The quest to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup gets under way Wednesday night when the Eastern Conference champion Lightning hit the road to face the Western Conference champion Avalanche. The Lightning are just four wins away from their pursuit of a three-peat, while the Avalanche are shooting for their third Stanley Cup (2001, 1996).
Colorado enters the Stanley Cup Final on 10 days’ rest after sweeping the Oilers in the Western Conference Final. The Avalanche are an impressive 12-2 in the playoffs, owning a 5-2 record at Ball Arena and perfect 7-0 record on the road.