Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Sets the Tone in the Pregame Hype

The Final is here, and the pregame noise is already doing what it always does - trying to read the tea leaves before a puck is dropped. NHL video coverage of Game 1 puts the spotlight on the mood, the matchups, and the little tells that usually matter more than the talking heads admit. Both benches know the first night of a Cup Final can expose nerves, legs, and coaching habits faster than a full series of numbers can.