Avalanche vs Lightning: what time, TV and how to watch the NHL Stanley Cup finals game 5 online

The Colorado Avalanche have the opportunity to tie up the Stanley Cup Finals series on home ice on Friday after taking a 3-1 lead in Tampa.

Rob TrainAgenciasUpdate: Jun 24th, 2022 03:58 EDT

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The Colorado Avalanche moved to within one victory of the Stanley Cup title in Game 4 on Wednesday as Jared Bednar’s team look to end the Tampa Bay Lightning’s winning streak in the finals. Colorado have the chance to tie up the series in Game 5 at the Ball Arena on Friday and win a third Stanley Cup following their 1996 and 2001 triumphs.

Avalanche vs Lightning: Stanley Cup Game 5

Nazem Kadri gave Colorado a 3-2 victory over hosts Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday in Game 4. The Avalanche now lead the best-of-seven championship round 3-1 and will try to clinch the crown on Friday in Denver.

After missing four games due to a thumb surgery, Kadri became the hero when he lifted a shot from in close for his first-ever playoff overtime goal at 12:02 of the extra time.

Teams that hold a 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final have gone on to win the series 35 of 36 times. The 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs escaped a 3-0 hole in the finals to beat the Detroit Red Wings.

“We know the toughest game is coming up and it’s not going to be easy,” Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog said. “They’re going to bring their best, and we need to do the same thing.”