The Tampa Bay Lightning clinch their second straight Stanley Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 Wednesday at Amalie Arena in Tampa. Tampa Bay won the series four games to one.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) holds the Stanley Cup while celebrating the Lightning’s 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) celebrate Colton’s goal during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) beats Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) to score the first goal of the game in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) holds the Stanley Cup while celebrating the Lightning’s 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) holds the Stanley Cup as he celebrates the Lightning’s 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Fans celebrate during a break in play during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper holds the Stanley Cup while celebrating the Lightning’s 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) celebrates scoring the first goal of the game in the second period against the Montreal Canadiens during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) celebrates his goal, the first of the game, along with center Anthony Cirelli (71) and center Steven Stamkos (91) after beating Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during second period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) holds the Stanley Cup after the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) holds the Stanley Cup after the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) holds the Stanley Cup while celebrating the Lightning’s 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) beats Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) beats Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) to score the first goal of the game in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans scream in celebration following the Lightning’s first goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. The Lightning hold a 3-1 advantage and could clinch if they win. ARIELLE BADER | Times
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Patrick Callahan, 19, and Kayla Coffey, 18, Canada cheer after the Lightning save during the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. The Lightning hold a 3-1 advantage and could clinch if they win. ARIELLE BADER | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) scores the first goal in the second period against the Montreal Canadiens during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) celebrates scoring the first goal of the game in the second period against the Montreal Canadiens during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) celebrates his goal, the first of the game, after beating Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during second period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27), David Savard (58) celebrate with Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) after scoring the first goal of the game against the Montreal Canadiens in the second period during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) celebrates his goal, the first of the game, after beating Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during second period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) celebrates his goal, the first of the game, after beating Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during second period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans scream in celebration following the Lightning’s first goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. The Lightning hold a 3-1 advantage and could clinch if they win. ARIELLE BADER | Times
Fans scream in celebration following the Lightning’s first goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. The Lightning hold a 3-1 advantage and could clinch if they win. ARIELLE BADER | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) throws his hands up after the as the Lightning celebrate their 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. For the second year in a row the Lightning are able to hoist the coveted Stanley Cup. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) takes pictures of the crowd while celebrate the Lightning’s 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) battles Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) against the glass during first period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik holds the Stanley Cup while celebrating the Lightning’s 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) embrace as other players celebrate the Lightning’s 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, presents the 2021 Conn Smythe Trophy to Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) after the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) works to make a play between two Montreal Canadiens defenseman during first period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) gets a shot off against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) during first period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mathieu Joseph (7) battles to move the puck against Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) during first period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) appears to wink at his Montreal Canadiens opponent while on the ice during first period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) gets stopped on a scoring chance by Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during first period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) checks Montreal Canadiens defenseman Brett Kulak (77) during first period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) battles against the boards with Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) during first period action of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) and Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) defend the goal in the first period during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexander Romanov (27) standby while Montreal Canadiens defenseman Joel Edmundson (44) takes a swing at Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) during a scuffle in the first period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Sonya Bryson-Kirksey performs the National Anthem for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals as fans help raise a flag throughout the arena at Amalie Arena in Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Fans enter Game 5 of the Lightning's Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. ARIELLE BADER | Times
Ralph Parr, 37, Tampa, waves his Tampa Bay Lightning flag before Game 5 of the Lightning's Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. ARIELLE BADER | Times
Fans enter Game 5 of the Lightning's Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. ARIELLE BADER | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) stops a charge by Montreal Canadiens center Eric Staal (21) with Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) defending during the first period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) punches Montreal Canadiens right wing Corey Perry (94) who was choking Gourde behind the net during the first period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Mike Gregory, 34, New Port Richey, reacts in the first period at the watch party for Game 5 of the Lightning's Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. ARIELLE BADER | Times
Montreal Canadiens right wing Corey Perry (94) reacts after a scuffle with Montreal Canadiens defenseman Joel Edmundson (44) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) in the first period during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Amalie Arena on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Fans at the watch party for Game 5 of the Lightning's Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tampa. ARIELLE BADER | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) skates around the arena to cheering fans after earning his third Stanley Cup Championship title at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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