The Colorado Avalanche are heading to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001 after sweeping the Edmonton Oilers.
The Avs rallied to beat the Oilers 6-5 in overtime on Monday in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final.
Artturi Lehkonen beat Mike Smith 1:19 into overtime to give the Avalanche the win, pouncing on his own rebound. Officials reviewed if it was a high stick on his tip, which was stopped by Smith, before awarding the goal.
As a result, Canada’s Stanley Cup drought continues — with the Montreal Canadiens the last Canadian team to win in 1993.
The Avalanche, who trailed 4-2 in the third period of Game 4, will face the winner of the Tampa Bay Lightning-New York Rangers series in the Final.
More to come…
