Colorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup title since 2001
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Colorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup title since 2001
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 to win the team’s first Stanley Cup since 2001 on Sunday night. It’s the team’s third Stanley Cup title overall.
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