Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has the perfect way to size up the Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
“They’re a team that’s looking to become a dynasty and we’re a team that’s looking to start a legacy,” he said.
The Lightning are trying to become the first NHL team to win three consecutive championships since the New York Islanders won four in a row from 1980-83.
The Avalanche have finished third, first and second overall in the regular season the past three years but were ousted in the second round the past two seasons before breaking through this year.
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Here’s everything you need to know for Wednesday’s Game 1 of the Avalanche-Lightning Stanley Cup Final:
What is the time and TV channel for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final?
Game 1 will be shown nationally on ABC at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday from Denver’s Ball Arena.
How can you live-stream Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final?
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final can be live-streamed on ESPN.com and ESPN+. Streaming is also available on FuboTV.
What is the schedule for the Stanley Cup Final?
Wednesday, June 15: Lightning at Avalanche, 8, ABC
Saturday, June 18: Lightning at Avalanche, 8, ABC
Monday, June 20: Avalanche at Lightning, 8, ABC
Wednesday, June 22: Avalanche at Lightning, 8, ABC
*Friday, June 24: Lightning at Avalanche, 8, ABC
*Sunday, June 26: Avalanche at Lightning, 8, ABC
*Tuesday, June 28: Lightning at Avalanche, 8, ABC
All times p.m. ET. *-if necessary
How did the Avalanche and Lightning reach the Stanley Cup Final?
The Avalanche swept the Nashville Predators, beat the St. Louis Blues in six games and swept the Edmonton Oilers. The Lightning got past the Toronto Maple Leafs (seven games), Florida Panthers (four games) and New York Rangers (six games).
Who are the X-factors for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final?
Defenseman Cale Makar, Avalanche: Wayne Gretzky has compared him to Bobby Orr. Makar is an elite skater who quarterbacks the power play and is solid defensively, too. He’s one of the top candidates for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
Forward Brayden Point, Lightning: He has missed 10 games with a lower-body injury but was a full participant in practice on Tuesday, including on the third line and top power-play unit. He has led the league in playoff goals the past two seasons. If he plays, he’ll give the Lightning an edge at center over an Avalanche team missing Nazem Kadri.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 live stream, TV for Avalanche vs. Lightning
