Stanley Cup Final Could Go The Full Seven-Game Grind

The Stanley Cup Final is heading toward the kind of series that can chew up legs, confidence, and coaching decisions in a hurry. NHL.com is laying out the case for a seven-game finish, which is the league's way of saying nobody is getting off easy. When a Final stretches that long, every bounce starts feeling like a referendum on roster depth and goaltending. The margin for error gets razor thin, and the pressure only gets louder with each shift.