Artturi Lehkonen etched his name into Stanley Cup history with the championship-winning goal in Game 6 of the 2022 Final. With the game tied 1-1 midway through the second period, Lehkonen found himself in the right place at the right time. Nathan MacKinnon’s attempted pass deflected off a defender and landed on Lehkonen’s stick. Wasting no time, he fired a quick shot past Andrei Vasilevskiy at 12:28, giving the Avalanche a 2-1 lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
Lehkonen’s opportunistic goal sealed Colorado’s first Stanley Cup in over two decades, capping off a playoff run where his clutch play and tireless effort were key to the Avalanche’s success. On a roster loaded with talent, Lehkonen’s ability to seize the moment ensured his place in Avs lore.