Photos: Lightning advance to the Stanley Cup final
The Tampa Bay Lightning advance to the Stanley Cup final for the the third year in a row after a late third period goal by captain Steven Stamkos. The Lightning defeated the Rangers 2-1.
The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their victory at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
The Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper celebrates victory with Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) celebrate Stamkos’ winning goal during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) congratulates Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Fans react to a Lightning lead during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is greeted at the bench by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate their 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
The Tampa Bay Lightning pose for photos with the Prince of Wales Trophy after beating the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) talks to New York Rangers defenseman Justin Braun (61) and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Thousands of fans gather in Thunder Alley to watch game 6 of the Eastern Conference final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Ranger on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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React after a goal by Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) goal game 6 of the Eastern Conference final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Ranger on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Fans stand for the National Anthem before the start of game 6 of the Eastern Conference final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Ranger on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Fans stand for the National Anthem before the start of game 6 of the Eastern Conference final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Ranger on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper hugs New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant after the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning players accept the Prince of Wales Trophy after the Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), bottom, carries the Prince of Wales Trophy after the Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) carries the Prince of Wales Trophy after the Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players accept the Prince of Wales Trophy after the Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players accept the Prince of Wales Trophy after the Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
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New York Rangers center Tyler Motte (64), left, New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) and New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) look on after losing 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), left, and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) celebrate the Lightning’s 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71), shakes hands with New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) after the Lightning defeated the Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77), right, celebrates with teammates Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) after Stamkos game winning goal abasing the New York Rangers during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) as New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) looks on in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the Lightning to a 2-1 lead. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his third period goal defeating the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the giving the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Rangers. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Rangers. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play giving the Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Rangers. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the Lightning to a 2-1 lead. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the giving the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Rangers. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the giving the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Rangers. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) game winning goal in the third period against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning defeated the Rangers 2-1. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the giving the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Rangers. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on a shot as New York Rangers center Andrew Copp (18) along with Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) look on during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) heads to the bench after being hit by the puck in the second period against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14), right, and New York Rangers left wing Dryden Hunt (29) are seen in the goal during the second period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), center, is congratulated by teammates Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), left, and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta (44) after scoring during the second period against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) is hugged by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) celebrate Stamkos’ second period goal against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) works to stop Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the first period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) stops Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) with New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) defending during the first period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning fans celebrate the arrival of the team during the first period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) battles New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) on the boards during the first period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) works to take possession while battling New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) an New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) during the first period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24), right, and New York Rangers center Kevin Rooney (17) fight during the second period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Riley Nash (16), right, and New York Rangers center Tyler Motte (64) fight during the second period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
New York Rangers center Andrew Copp (18) falls to the ice as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), right, controls the puck during the first period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ASNX2WIGVFFQJGD6333NNL5GUE.JPG "The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their victory at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/LT2W5RTOCJCFFLWQ3VCXB6DUQA.JPG "The Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper celebrates victory with Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7WESUV6ZJ5GNHGDOKGFZLA7ZC4.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) celebrate Stamkos’ winning goal during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/G3D42B4KI5BMTPL7R6FIW2KXRA.JPG "New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) congratulates Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RQMJG5ITRBBZRNHWRSBWU3V2Q4.JPG "Fans react to a Lightning lead during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/MJ6GZGJMGFG2ZF4RW6DB7GUWYM.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is greeted at the bench by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/WGZZZRYEPBB5RKQATBPRG4YH2A.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate their 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/2SOLEVLPUNDUFA4KKT3NIVD6WI.jpg "The Tampa Bay Lightning pose for photos with the Prince of Wales Trophy after beating the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/I56PWRICVZFV7C2DZJ274CKLCY.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) talks to New York Rangers defenseman Justin Braun (61) and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EXXM4MWAGZAUNATWKKRXGKFBZQ.jpg "Thousands of fans gather in Thunder Alley to watch game 6 of the Eastern Conference final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Ranger on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/3JQBGBUIQJDMBANAQNT54TSXZI.jpg "React after a goal by Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) goal game 6 of the Eastern Conference final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Ranger on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/5C6XJ4G3MJCFXKOSV3NCXBVP7Q.jpg "Fans stand for the National Anthem before the start of game 6 of the Eastern Conference final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Ranger on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/E75VNL25YJGRRDXCTASAYXZDQU.jpg "Fans stand for the National Anthem before the start of game 6 of the Eastern Conference final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Ranger on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/4UUTUOU3LRHRFO7GVCJOP7A2OE.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper hugs New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant after the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/FWYLJKO3NRFD7GOPLQVRCOZQMM.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JN6UQPQR3BA6DDJO7NXEXTBM7Y.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning players accept the Prince of Wales Trophy after the Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/WY4FJVZ2F5AVDPJLCTF257VRMQ.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), bottom, carries the Prince of Wales Trophy after the Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EBV25OLXBZCHBBTL7QER4N5XG4.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) carries the Prince of Wales Trophy after the Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/PPKYEH4DRBAT7HKWBBTJZUKPI4.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning players accept the Prince of Wales Trophy after the Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/KR4QP7MYLFHEXHLANTMAZE3KKU.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning players accept the Prince of Wales Trophy after the Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/X6GEVWNBGFG2FIP7S3TRZVQPEM.jpg "New York Rangers center Tyler Motte (64), left, New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) and New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) look on after losing 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JZ3SJAUNVZD7NKH5VGVBPDLMVI.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/CQDPNA6BHNH7RADH2ZGCLA4OTU.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), left, and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) celebrate the Lightning’s 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/IFDQAPJVPBHWFPRKFSOQQWXTOA.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71), shakes hands with New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) after the Lightning defeated the Rangers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EOA6CY6GCJGYXLPAYM6MLU5NG4.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77), right, celebrates with teammates Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) after Stamkos game winning goal abasing the New York Rangers during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/LDHQUGQ4UZBYJNP7NUTB4KBQ7Q.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) as New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) looks on in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the Lightning to a 2-1 lead.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/GBHQPSXMPZCLNM6EUUAIARDPYA.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his third period goal defeating the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup final.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/TCJ3PXVY3NH6RLQTIIFNCRRP5E.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the giving the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Rangers.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/4SRJ75RNBNEKZK3COVXFXZVR4Y.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Rangers.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/YKJW6ERZG5HL3FDOFRSI3ICM4I.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play giving the Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Rangers.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/2TB3ESZ6YNC73KU464VSMSBYAE.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the Lightning to a 2-1 lead.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/A4KGV6W4KNCS3B3M4PH4FTFLJE.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the giving the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Rangers.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RD3SRLHLBZDXDMWL3CFO344Y5U.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the giving the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Rangers.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/PDOCSM3WEVGI7JOC42JVKKRWDU.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) game winning goal in the third period against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. The Lightning defeated the Rangers 2-1.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/CKZVCYY26NFZVJ4FRUS7ETKDOI.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots the puck as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts to block the shot during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa. Stamkos scored on the play lifting the giving the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Rangers.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/BBPKXGCEDNA43EJ5JMBCYZEXZA.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on a shot as New York Rangers center Andrew Copp (18) along with Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) look on during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/FJFV67QG4FABRJKX7L7GH6XPKE.jpg "New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) during the third period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/QXKJW7576BAVPE66QN47HOVKS4.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) heads to the bench after being hit by the puck in the second period against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/QNF6WB3EW5B3HFBX3C7HPLIMGM.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14), right, and New York Rangers left wing Dryden Hunt (29) are seen in the goal during the second period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/THCIJAYXPRFCVMC2NE5YOHOARM.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), center, is congratulated by teammates Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), left, and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta (44) after scoring during the second period against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/WCU42GMPVNAZBF6K6Y75KK5WCY.jpg "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) is hugged by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) celebrate Stamkos’ second period goal against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tampa.")
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