2001 NHL Stanley Cup Final: Avalanche Defeat Devils 4-3

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Colorado Avalanche Hoist Lord Stanley's Cup

In a thrilling and hard-fought series, the Colorado Avalanche have emerged victorious over the defending champion New Jersey Devils to claim the 2001 Stanley Cup. The Avalanche prevailed in a decisive Game 7 matchup, winning 4-3.

The series was characterized by high-scoring affairs and tense competition. The Devils, led by Martin Brodeur, managed to tie the series at 3-3 after dropping the first two games. However, the Avalanche proved too strong in Game 7, with Patrick Roy making several key saves in the final minutes to secure the victory.

The Avalanche's championship victory marks their second Stanley Cup title in franchise history. The team was led by a balanced scoring attack, with Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, and Alex Tanguay all contributing crucial goals throughout the series.