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Lightning Defeat Stars in Game 6 to Win Franchise's 1st Stanley Cup Since 2004

The Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup champions for the second time in history after beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 on Monday.

Tampa Bay's only other title came in 2004. Jon Cooper guided the franchise to the Stanley Cup Final in 2015 as well, but the Lightning lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in six games.

A number of players from that squad remain on the roster, none more prominent than Steven Stamkos. The Lightning captain was limited to three minutes on the ice, but he undoubtedly served as a rallying point for his teammates.