Stanley Cup Final: Colorado Avalanche came out firing

Stanley Cup Final: The Colorado Avalanche came out firing in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, and grabbed a fast

lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning, much like they did in Game 1. The difference this time was that the

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Avalanche didn't allow the Lightning get away from them on their way to a 7-0 victory. Colorado scored early and

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often with Valeri Nichushkin's power play goal opening the scoring less than three minutes into the game.

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Josh Manson extended the advantage five minutes later, and Andre Burakovsky capped off a three- goal first period for

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the Avs. In the second period, unlike Game 1, Tampa Bay had no answer, as the Avs scored two more goals. Colorado

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added two more goals in the third period to take a commanding 2-0 series lead.It's difficult to find any

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positives for the Lightning after Game 2. In the face of the Avalanche's persistent assault, everyone from Andrei

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Vasilevskiy onward floundered. Last round, Tampa Bay fought back from a 2-0 series disadvantage, but they won't be

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facing the New York Rangers this time. It's too soon to write the Bolts off, but they appeared to be thoroughly

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