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The latest clutch goal after a rough drought for Hertl came in a very fitting location to give Vegas the first win of the Stanley Cup Final.

What used to be a minor concern as the Hurricanes steamrolled their way to the Stanley Cup Final is now a much more urgent issue.

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In Game 1, the "Golden Misfits" who helped build the franchise delivered for one of the biggest wins in its history.

The hole at the top of the lineup Ovechkin filled for two decades had been vacant long before any decision has to be made on his future.

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final might have been one of the most exciting championship series openers ever.

Wheeler's year-end list is made up of 64 forwards, 31 defensemen (16 righties and 15 lefties) and five goalies.

Teams that win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final have gone on to win the championship 76.4 percent of the time (81-25) throughout NHL history.

Ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL and NHLPA leadership met with the press to address a number of pressing topics.

Cassidy told The Athletic that he would give up the salary he's owed for next season just for a chance to interview with other teams.