The Colorado Avalanche wins its first Stanley Cup in 21 years : NPR
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The Colorado Avalanche wins its first Stanley Cup in 21 years : NPR
The Avalanche's Cale Makar was awarded the series' most valuable player as the Colorado team defeated the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning..
The Avalanche's Cale Makar was awarded the series' most valuable player as the Colorado team defeated the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
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The NHL season starts today. Here are 4 storylines to follow as hockey begins : NPR
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2001 flashback: What life was like when the Colorado Avalanche last won the Stanley Cup
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The Colorado Avalanche wins its first Stanley Cup in 21 years : NPR
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The Colorado Avalanche wins its first Stanley Cup in 21 years
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20 Years Ago: Avs Win 1st Stanley Cup, A Dynasty Begins - CBS Colorado
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Colorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup title since 2001
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Colorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup title since 2001
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The Colorado Avalanche wins its first Stanley Cup in 21 years : NPR
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Colorado Avalanche back in the Stanley Cup Final for first time
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Lightning avoid Stanley Cup elimination, force Game 6 in Tampa
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Colorado's Muslim community stands with Naz — an Avalanche player — after racist threats
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