ABC’s Cup Final Montage Hit the Sweet Spot for Hockey Fans

ABC found the ending hockey fans wanted, and it reminded everyone that a good montage still matters. The Cup Final has a way of making television feel bigger than the regular grind, and the right highlight package can seal the deal. This piece looks at why the network’s closing touch landed so cleanly with viewers who know the difference between noise and payoff. In a sport built on tension, the finish still sells the whole story.