Tonight, the puck will drop for the first time in this year’s Stanley Cup Final, kicking off a series between two of the most talented teams in hockey.
Before the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche take to the ice, though, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will speak to the media.
His comments can be seen in their entirety, starting at approximately 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, on Sportsnet through the video player atop this page.
Dive deeper into the Cup Final
This year, there is no Cinderella story, just the two best teams in hockey racing to four wins. Here’s what you need to know.
• How the two finalists stack up: It’s the team trying to three-peat versus the up-and-coming contender we’ve seen coming for years. Read our full preview.
• The Final-shaping matchups: In what should be an epic battle for puck supremacy, a closer look at the individual duels that could determine the winner.
• Why Cale Makar is different: At just 23 years old, he’s one of the best defencemen in the NHL. An analysis of all the tools he uses shows why.
• The Conn Smythe favourites, ranked: There is something historical about this mix of MVP candidates. We take a closer look at the star players in contention.
