Erik Johnson to join ESPN's Stanley Cup Final coverage in Vegas

ESPN announced that Erik Johnson will join its coverage for Games 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights will host the Carolina Hurricanes during this series. Johnson, who transitioned to media following his retirement last year, will work at the studio desk and conduct interviews. His recent contributions have been well-received, with increased viewership for the games. The first game drew 4.8 million viewers, the highest for a Stanley Cup Final Game 1 since 2019.

• 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Erik Johnson joins ESPN’s Stanley Cup Final coverage