Go, Canada, go!
The Samuel-De Champlain Bridge is going to be lit up starting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to cheer on the Edmonton Oilers.
In honour of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the bridge will be illuminated in blue and orange as many Montrealers cheer on the remaining Canadian team in the finals.
The bridge will be lit up in Oilers' colours for every Stanley Cup Final game except for Game 2 on Friday because the bridge has already been scheduled to be illuminated in other colours.
In a city that worships the Montreal Canadiens, the act is to celebrate Canadian pride, to support a Canadian team, and to support Canada in general—especially considering everything that has happened with the U.S. this year.
What time is the Stanley Cup final on?
Here are the Stanley Cup Final 2025 start times:
Game 1: Wednesday, June 4 | Florida at Edmonton | 8 p.m.
Game 2: Friday, June 6 | Florida at Edmonton | 8 p.m.
Game 3: Monday, June 9 | Edmonton at Florida | 8 p.m.
Game 4: Thursday, June 12 | Edmonton at Florida | 8 p.m.
*Game 5: Saturday, June 14 | Florida at Edmonton | 8 p.m.
*Game 6: Tuesday, June 17 | Edmonton at Florida | 8 p.m.
*Game 7: Friday, June 20 | Florida at Edmonton | 8 p.m.
*If necessary
What was the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup?
The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to become the first Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup since the Montreal Canadiens did in 1993.
Why are these hockey finals important for Canadians?
With talk of turning Canada into the 51st state from the U.S. President Donald Trump, to increased anxiety around crossing the border thanks to the new U.S. travel rules (and safety advisories including registration and fingerprinting), this playoff could feel like Canada versus the U.S.
Because of political tensions between Canada and the U.S. and verbiage testing the country’s sovereignty, the series could take on a larger-than-life aspect.
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