Vegas Draws First Blood As The Cup Final Opens And The League Eyes Change

Vegas opening the Stanley Cup Final with a win gives the series an early jolt, and that is exactly the kind of swing that makes every possession feel heavier. The breakdown of Game One should tell you how quickly a matchup can tilt when one side gets the first clean read. On the side, the All-Star format shake-up adds another layer to a league that never stops tinkering with its own presentation.