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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Stephen Whyno | AP

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final

Andre Burakovsky celebrates with Avalanche teammates after scoring the winning goal 1:23 into overtime to beat the Lightning. The Avalanche had let a 3-1 lead get away. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

DENVER — Facing the two-time defending champion Lightning put the Avalanche at a sizeable experience disadvantage going into the Stanley Cup Final.

When the puck dropped, the Avalanche showed they could use their speed to offset Tampa Bay’s players who have been here, done that. And it doesn’t hurt to have a guy who also hoisted the Cup.

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