Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, playing in Stanley Cup Final against St. Louis Blues, saw how game was changing and worked to read plays better.

The Bruins responded to a slow start and a 2-0 deficit with a dominant final two periods to beat the Blues in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Missed call that led to OT goal last round did not please Gary Bettman. Incident prompted calls for NHL to expand replay review, which he addressed.

Bruins star Brad Marchand’s playing style is complicated. His antics, including licking players, puts focus on him, but so does his point production.

Stanley Cup Final begins Monday, and in one way or another, every player on each roster will make an impact. Here is a ranking of difference makers.

The Bruins vs. Blues Stanley Cup Final is a rematch of their 1970 Final when Boston swept St. Louis. The Blues have not made the Final since 1970.

A Blues fan was on a business trip in Las Vegas when he noticed the Blues were a 250-1 longshot to win Stanley Cup. Now his $400 can become $100K.

The Blues routed the Sharks to move one win from first Stanley Cup Final appearances in 49 years.

Even without captain Zdeno Chara, the Bruins finished off the Hurricanes in Game 4 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2013.

FanDuel is refunding bets on Wednesday’s Game 3 of the Blues-Sharks for moneyline bets on losing Blues after controversial finish.