The Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1) take on the San Jose Sharks (1-2) tonight in Game 4 of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Finals, and ticket prices have been noticeably cheaper than last year. According to data pulled by TicketNetwork, the average price of a Game 4 ticket is $865, compared to $996 in 2015.
Location is seen as a factor of the decline, as Chicago was the home to Game 4 in 2015, leading to an increase in ticket prices. In the past, major destination cities have had a large effect on ticket prices, sometimes pricing out the die-hard fans from attending the game.