DENVER (KDVR) — After coming back from behind to sweep the Edmonton Oilers in an overtime thriller, the Colorado Avalanche are returning home in Denver.

The Avs are advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001 as all eyes turn to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Avalanche will face either the New York Rangers or the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Rangers are up 2-1 in that series.

The Avalanche are returning to Denver International Airport following their series win in Canada.

You can watch remarks from players and Coach Jared Bednar live at 1:45 p.m. on FOX31 NOW in the player above.