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Nazem Kadri beat Colorado Avalanche 3-2 to Tampa Bay Lightning after being injured for more than two weeks, giving the team theStanley Cup title
Kadori somehow got his shot under the arms of Lightning goalkeeper Andrei Vasilevski. After that, the puck got stuck at the top of the net, delaying the signal that the goal was actually scored. Avalanche pointed out that the puck stayed at the top of the netand the goal was scored.
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Colorado Avalanche Center Nazem Kadori dodges Tampa Bay Lightning goalkeeper Andrei Vasilevski (88) Release the puck at the top of the goal.(AP Photo / John Bazemore)
"It was a big win. After the win, Kadori told ESPN's Emily Kaplan." We stuck to it. Elastic effort. You can do that with OT.
Kadori said he wasn't sure if the goal was successful.
"No. I mean, I tried to move a little there and go to the other side, but I think it went there. I don't know if a hole was found." "The reaction was a little delayed. I thought he (Vasilevsky) saved for a moment. The next thing I know is that people started sprinting towards me. It feels good."
Kadori missedon the 18th after being injured in the Western Conference final with Edmonton Oilers, but grew up when Colorado needed him most.
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"I've been waiting for this for the rest of my life. So I decided to stop waiting and join the party. I'm grateful that I was in this position. I can't write any more stories with the guys in this group. ". Avalanche goalkeeper Darcy Kaempfer's helmet came off in front of the puck, so he entered the game with a controversial goal.
Tampa Bay Lightning's Anthony Cirelli # 71 is 6 Celebrate the goal against Colorado Avalanche during the first period of the fourth game of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on 22nd May. 2022, Tampa, Florida.(MarkLoMoglio / NHLI via GettyImages)
NHL rules say, "If the goalkeeper loses his helmet or face mask and his team packs. Being in control, play must be stopped immediately in order for the goalkeeper to have the opportunity to regain his helmet and face mark. If the opposing team is in control of the puck, play is an imminent scoring opportunity. This stop must be done by the referee. The reason why the play stopped because the goalkeeper lost his helmet or face mask, and the subsequent confrontation is the confrontation spot in the defensive team's end zone. It shall be done in one of the following. ”
Colorado did not challenge Score and Lightning led 1-0 and stayed in the second period.
However, at 5:17 in the second period, Avalanche tied the game to Nathan McKinnon's 12th postseason goal. In power play. Norris Trophy winners Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen each won their 20th assist.
Tampa Bay Lightning Defense Victor Hedman (center) I was blessed by my teammates after winning Colorado Avalanche goalkeeper Darcy Kemper in Round 4 of the NHL Hockey Tampa Bay Cup Finals on Wednesday. June 22, 2022 in Tampa, Florida (AP Photo / John Bazemore)
About 5 minutes later, why Victor Hedman The wobbling pack passes Kaempfer, returns Lightning to 2-1 and enters the third period.
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Andrew Colliano's Third Postseason The goal was Equalizer 2. 53 in the third term. And just like that, Game 4 was tied up and as bitter as Game 1.
Colorado Avalanche Right wing Mikkolantanen (96), center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and defenseman Kale McKinnon (8) faced Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in the second leg of the NHL Hockey League Stanley Cup Finals in Tampa, Florida.(AP Photo / John Bazemore)
During overtime, Vasilevsky and Kaempfer were on that mission. Colorado rookie Logan O'Connor was free and had a chance to score, but it was Vasilevsky who interfered with him with less than 15 minutes of overtime left.
With about 11:15 left, Vasilevsky further shut down Colorado's attack. Vasilevsky hit the post with one of his shots, after which Vasilevsky stopped his subsequent one-off attempt. Kaempfer then knocked down and followed up on Brandon Hegel's shots.
But then Kadori's shoot ended the game.
Vasilevsky finished with 35 saves and Kaempfer finished with 38 saves, assisting Kadri's goal.
Tampa Bay Lightning goalkeeper Andrei Vasilevskiy June 2022 Round 4 Round 1 of the NHL Hockey League Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday 22nd (AP Photo / John Bazemore)
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Game 5 will be held in Tampa on Friday night .. 8 pm ET. If Colorado wins, they will be the Stanley Cup champions.
Ryan Gaydos is a sports editor for Fox News and Fox Business. You can send story tips to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.