The Colorado Avalanche have finally tasted sweet, sweet victory after 21 years.
On Sunday, the Avalanche bested the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions — the Tampa Bay Lightning — 2-1 in Game 6, winning the franchise’s third overall title. Artturi Lehkonen scored the game winner for the Avalanche after a frantic second period, then Colorado shut down the Lightning in majestic fashion in the third.
Avalanche fans — and players! — were overjoyed after the hard-fought victory. Cale Makar rightfully won the Conn Smythe trophy after posting 29 points in an absolutely lethal postseason. What more could you want from a Stanley Cup Final, really?
With the dust settling on the Avalanche’s incredible victory, here are the 13 best photos from Colorado’s celebrations.