Game 1 Of the Stanley Cup Final Is Set, And the Clock Is Ticking

The Stanley Cup Final is here, and the league is finally at the part everyone has been circling since October. With the schedule locked in and the broadcast details lined up, the only thing left is the part that actually matters - puck drop and the pressure that comes with it. The scoring race also adds another layer, because the final week always turns a spotlight on the players driving the action. This is where legacies get noisy and every shift starts to feel bigger than the last.