The Vancouver Canucks notably had no outdoor viewing party following their Game 1 victory in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Nashville Predators. This marked the first Vancouver home playoff game in nine years. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim explained his reasoning for not allowing such events.
Conversely, Port Coquitlam, BC, mayor Brad West was very much in favour of an outdoor watch party to support the team during their highly-anticipated playoff appearance.