Avalanche Named 2022 Stanley Cup Champions

Colorado dethroned the two-time defending champs

MacKinnon's goal and assist led the Avalanche to victory

The Colorado Avalanche are the 2022 Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Avalanche to a 2-1 victory in Game 6 on Sunday night in Denver.

The Avalanche won the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history, and the first time since 2001. They also became the first team to defeat the Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final since the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015.

MacKinnon was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the most valuable player of the playoffs. He finished the postseason with 13 goals and 24 assists in 20 games.

The Avalanche's victory was a culmination of years of hard work and dedication. They have been one of the most consistent teams in the NHL over the past few seasons, and they finally reached the mountaintop this year.

The Lightning were a formidable opponent, but the Avalanche were simply too much for them. Colorado was the better team in all six games of the series, and they deserved to win the Stanley Cup.

The Avalanche's victory is a great story for the city of Denver and the state of Colorado. It is a reminder that anything is possible if you work hard and never give up on your dreams.