MacKinnon finally wins Cup with Avalanche after years of disappointment
Childhood dream comes true for longtime Colorado center by Nicholas J. Cotsonika @cotsonika / NHL.com Columnist TAMPA -- The emotion poured out after the final horn. Nathan MacKinnon caught Erik Johnson in his arms after the Colorado Avalanche clinched the Stanley Cup with a 2-1 win in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on Sunday, then tackled Johnson to the ice. "We did it!" Johnson screamed. "I love you!" They lay there together, embracing amid the discarded sticks and gloves as their teammates celebrated behind the...