NHL brings back special Stanley Cup moment in Game 1 after multi-decade absence

The NHL has undergone a lot of change over the last several seasons. Expansions, relocations, a pandemic all of these things and many more have changed the landscape of the NHL. Last night before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs the NHL brought back a pre-game tradition for the Stanley Cup Finals that had been missing since 1960.

Shortly after this post was made by Michael Russo it was pointed out that the tradition of having the Stanley Cup presented before Game 1 was brought back during the 2020 season in a modified way.

Regardless of whether or not this was last done in 2020 or 1960, it was a fantastic moment having the Stanley Cup get its moment and truly preparing for the gravity of the situation. After the puck was dropped the Florida Panthers would put out a winning effort as Sergei Bobrovsky put on a show in net.

The series will continue with Game 2 in Florida on Monday. The Stanley Cup Trophy will take a back seat again for a few games before being presented to the winner of the series.

Source: Blade of Steel
NHL brings back tradition from over 50 years ago