The Colorado Avalanche had a chance to end their Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning at home in game 5 on Friday. Now, the Avs have to win on the road in order to stop the Bolts from forcing a game 7 and gaining momentum along the way. Colorado's Mikko Rantanen admits he and his teammates were nervous in game 5 due to it being their first crack at a Cup. He insists things will be different this time.
"Everybody can say there's not but everybody had a little nerves since it was the first time (with a chance to clinch). The second time is going to be easier. We've been quick learners the whole postseason after losses," said Rantanen about playing game 6.
"Easier" is an interesting word choice. It's likely going to be anything but. The Lightning know all they have to do is win this one and game 7 is a completely clean slate. And if any team can do it, it's the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champions.
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