The Colorado Avalanche won their first Stanley Cup in over two decades by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 on Sunday night. Cale Makar was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason’s most valuable player. Makar finished the postseason third overall in scoring with eight goals and 29 points in 20 games. The 23-year-old also won the Norris Trophy last week, making him the third defenseman to win both the Norris and Conn Smythe in the same season. The championship is Colorado’s first since 2001. The Avalanche also won the Cup in 1996.
Avalanche win the Stanley Cup, first title since 2001
