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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2004
Page
13
Tampa Bay Lightning win their first Stanley Cup 2 1 in Game 7 against the Calgary Flames. Ruslan Fedorenko scores twice and Nikolai Khabibulin makes key saves as Calgary struggles with seven shots in the first two periods. Flames star Jarome Iginla fades late after leading the playoffs with 13 goals.
Tampa Bay won 2 to 1 over Calgary as Fedotenko scored two goals including a power play strike in the first and Stillman assisted. Kiprusoff faced 15 shots for Calgary, Khabibulin stopped 17 of 16? No. Focused recap: Lightning overcame a 2-1 deficit to seal the win and extend their finals legacy with Andreychuk lifting the Stanley Cup after a long quest.
The Lakers, coming off a subdued Game 1 in the NBA Finals, joked about the setback and pledged a stronger effort against Detroit. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal cited turnovers, shooting struggles, and lack of killer instinct as key reasons, stressing one loss doesn’t doom their title bid.
Los Angeles hosts Detroit in Game 2 with the Pistons leading 1-0 as ABC air 8 pm tip. ONeal notes Lakers must raise energy against a disciplined Pistons unit, while Jackson shows Game 1 tape to refocus. Detroit seeks a 2-0 lead before the series shifts to Detroit, a feat never achieved by a home team losing first two finals games.
Tampa Bay captain Dave Andreychuk finally wins the Stanley Cup after 1,759 regular season games and 161 playoff appearances spanning 22 seasons. The Lightning topple Calgary 2-1 in Game 7, sealing a dramatic comeback from a 3-2 series deficit. Andreychuk, long-associated with heartbreak, lifts the Cup in front of teammates and family, signaling a career milestone and potential retirement considerations.
Tampa Bay forward Brad Richards captured the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after a record-setting postseason. He assisted on Ruslan Fedotenko’s goal to spark a 2-1 Game 7 win, sealing the Lightning’s first Stanley Cup as he finished with 12 goals and a league-record seven game winning goals. His heroics followed a tougher previous playoff showing and were celebrated with friends and family in attendance.
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