One final obstacle stands between the Tampa Bay Lightning and their third consecutive championship, and they look to take the first step toward clearing it when they visit the Colorado Avalanche for Game 1 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. Tampa Bay eliminated the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final in six games, keeping alive its hopes of becoming the first team to win three straight NHL titles since the New York Islanders captured four in a row from 1980-83. C olorado is seeking the third Cup in franchise history and first since 2001 after sweeping Edmonton in the Western Conference final.
The opening faceoff at Ball Arena in Denver is set for 8 p.m. ET. Colorado is the -150 favorite (risk $150 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Avalanche vs. Lightning odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Tampa Bay is a +130 underdog. The over/under for total goals scored is set at six.'
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