There are many reasons to watch the NHL playoffs. It’s exciting, high-stakes hockey where drama and the passion of the players boils over in the pursuit of that glorious silver Stanley Cup.
One of the things I personally look forward to when the playoffs roll around is watching CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada flex its creative muscle with its wonderfully-made video montages. Mike Brehm from USA TODAY sums it up quite nicely:
Two reasons to tune in to Hockey Night in Canada for the playoffs: To see if Don Cherry says anything controversial and to view CBC’s opening playoff montage video.
Here is the aforementioned intro, which highlights the 60 years of coverage by the venerable Canadian institution: