The moment hockey fans have been waiting for is finally here! Just before the official start of the 2016-17 season, some of the best and brightest stars in the National Hockey League have made their way to the great, white, north to represent their respective countries in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
This afternoon, things get off to a really quick start as Team USA takes on Team Europe in the opening battle, which is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EST.
As most of you know by now, the Tampa Bay Lightning are well-represented at the international tournament.