The opening game of the Stanley Cup Final was a well-played duel between two defensively sound teams. The 4-3 final score is a testament to how both Colorado and Tampa earned their looks despite the tight-checking.
Watch the video above to learn how the Avalanche and the Lightning were able to create valuable space off OZ entries in Game 1.
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