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Colorado Avalanche: 3 storylines from Game 2 victory

By Graham Tiedtke

Jun 18, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Linesman Jonny Murray (95) drops the puck on a face-off between Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) and Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) during the third period in game two of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 18, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Linesman Jonny Murray (95) drops the puck on a face-off between Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) and Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) during the third period in game two of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Darcy Kuemper came away with a shutout in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Lightning.
Jun 18, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) is recognized as a star of the game following the 7-0 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Darcy Kuemper was great for Colorado Avalanche again.

Throughout the game, it felt like the Colorado Avalanche were in control. They sure were in control of the puck for what seemed to be the majority of the game.

This was great news for Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper. The Lightning could hardly get any shots until the third period it seemed, finishing the game with 16 shots on goal. Kuemper obviously was able to come away with all 16 saves, his first shutout of the 2021-2022 playoffs.

At the end of the day, the other five skaters on the ice just did a phenomenal job of keeping the puck away from the Lightning. They were incredible on the offensive attack and had Kuemper been faced with more shots, the pressure would have been off of him, for the most part.

Kuemper is currently scheduled to hit free agency on July 13th. The Avalanche need to show Kuemper the money because of his incredible play. The Avalanche have two solid goaltenders with Kuemper and Pavel Francouz. It would be disappointing to see Kuemper leave for a new team that could show him more money than the Avalanche are willing to offer him.

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