Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

For the first time since 1970, a Stanley Cup Final game will be played in St. Louis – and the city is more than ready for it.

Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy says Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak will play best game of Stanley Cup Final in Game 3. They need to.

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.