Stanley Cup final 2022: five things to know before Lightning v Avalanche

Will Tampa Bay complete a first three-peat since the 1980s? Or will Colorado's high-octane offense stop a dynasty in its tracks?

Well, here we are, back where we started - and closer to having the answer to a question we asked prior to this postseason. With a 2-1 win in Tampa Bay on Saturday night, the Lightning secured their spot in the Stanley Cup final for the third straight year, with captain Steven Stamkos scoring both goals, and are now flirting with all-time greatness.