Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes delivers an electrifying start to the Stanley Cup Final

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes took place on Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C., and was described as one of the most exciting championship series openers ever. The game featured wild momentum swings with neither team ever feeling fully in control throughout the contest. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman held his annual state of the league press conference before the game, highlighting the growth in skill and speed in the modern NHL.