Key facts
- DirecTV and Scripps failed to reach a new contract agreement.
- The blackout affects 54 local stations across the United States.
- DirecTV customers cannot access channels owned by Scripps.
- Viewers were unable to watch Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final due to the blackout.
DirecTV viewers hoping to watch Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night encountered a blackout. The issue stems from an expired contract between DirecTV and Scripps, resulting in 54 local stations becoming unavailable to DirecTV subscribers. This dispute leaves many without access to the highly anticipated championship game. The Carolina Hurricanes scored on their first shot of the game, taking an early lead. Nikolaj Ehlers scored the opening goal, assisted by Jalen Chatfield. Vegas managed to cut the lead to 2-1 on a goal credited to Shea Theodore. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday in Raleigh, followed by Games 3 and 4 in Las Vegas. Tomas Hertl's finish off Colton Sisson's feed broke a 4-4 tie and pushed the Golden Knights to a Game 1 win over the Hurricanes.