Tampa Bay Lightning Defeat Calgary Flames to Win Stanley Cup
Lightning Win in Seven Games
Game Seven Recap
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Calgary Flames in seven games to win the Stanley Cup. The Lightning won the final game 2-1 in overtime, with the winning goal coming from Steven Stamkos. The Lightning are now the first team to win the Stanley Cup after trailing 3-1 in the series since the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Flames had a chance to win the game in regulation, but Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made a spectacular save on a shot by Johnny Gaudreau with just over a minute remaining. The Lightning then went on to win the game in overtime, with Stamkos scoring the game-winning goal just over two minutes into the extra period.
The Lightning's victory is their second Stanley Cup championship in the past three years. The Flames have now lost in the Stanley Cup Finals three times in the past four years.
The Lightning's victory is a major upset, as the Flames were the favorites to win the series. The Lightning were outplayed for much of the series, but they were able to win the crucial games. The Lightning's victory is a testament to their resilience and their ability to win when it matters most.
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