[dfwgator]

The thing that impressed me about Vegas is how they shutdown the opponent in the third period when they had the lead. That’s what Championship teams do.

Should be a good series between two teams who are looking for their first Stanley Cup. And Vegas certainly has gained a national following, so that’s good news for the NHL.

[Alberta's Child]

It's really strange having the Stanley Cup finals in Las Vegas. I still remember the players and spectators wearing overcoats and gloves for Wayne Gretzky's last Stanley Cup parade in Edmonton in 1988.

And now for a ludicrous photo from hockey history ...