Lightning vs Avalanche Final Game 6:

Following the Lightning's win on Friday, the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals will return to Tampa Bay for Game 6 on Sunday night.

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The Avalanche lead the series 3-2 but the Lightning have already overcome two series losses in the 2022 playoffs.

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Now Colorado will have to work hard to ward off defending champion Lightning in its own building in Game 6.

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Colorado continued to dominate the playing streak throughout the NHL series, beating Tampa Bay 181–140.

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According to experts, despite losing in Game 5, Colorado is a strong contender to win the Stanley Cup Final Game 6.

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Lightning is still alive in the series, but he must stop the Avalanche from winning the Cup on Sunday to tie the series.

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Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals between Lightning and Colorado will air on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).

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The Stanley Cup Final Game 6 match will be shown live on ABC and ESPN Plus from Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.

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