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Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final
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NHL Stanley Cup 2023 Odds: Avalanche Open as Early Betting Favorites; Lightning 3rd, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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The Colorado Avalanche just reminded everyone they are still the NHL's final boss
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From The Point: Are the Penguins one of the 9 teams that can win the Stanley Cup?
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NHL season starts Tuesday, AP predicts Cup winner
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Avalanche win battle of attrition to reach Stanley Cup final
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The path to the Cup: How the Avalanche reached the Stanley Cup Final for first time since 2001, Avalanche
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Oilers' comeback effort falls short as Avalanche move 1 win away from Stanley Cup final
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NHL betting: Bettors expect Colorado Avalanche to repeat as Stanley Cup champions
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Dave Hakstol, Seattle Kraken knock out defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado - Grand Forks Herald
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Colorado Avalanche beats Tampa Bay in Game 6 to win Stanley Cup
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Who won the NHL Playoffs last year? A recap of the 2022 Stanley Cup champions
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NHL 2023 Stanley Cup Futures - Sports Illustrated