Scouting Report
Colorado swept aside Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 21 years. Tampa Bay overcame a two-game series deficit to topple the New York Rangers in six to make it to the Final for the third straight season. The two-time defending champions have won 11 series in a row, including two wins over the Florida Panthers.
The Avalanche won both of the games between the teams during the regular season.