Avalanche Defeat Lightning in Rematch of 2022 Stanley Cup Finals
Victor Olofsson scored twice, and Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his NHL-leading eighth victory of the season, as the Colorado Avalanche held off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The game was a rematch of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals, which the Avalanche won. Ross Colton also scored, helping the Avalanche push their points total to an NHL-best 21.
The Lightning had won five in a row prior to the loss. The Avalanche's win was marked by a brief altercation in the first period between Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Charle-Edouard D'Astous and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog.
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Author's summary: Avalanche wins rematch against Lightning.
- Victor Olofsson scored twice
- Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his eighth victory
- Avalanche pushed their points total to an NHL-best 21