Brind'Amour and Bussi help Hurricanes win Stanley Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes secured the Stanley Cup with a 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 on Sunday. Taylor Hall scored early to give the Hurricanes a lead with former Western Michigan standout Brandon Bussi earning a shutout with 22 saves. Bussi took over as the starting goaltender midway through the playoffs, leading the team to three consecutive wins after a shaky start. This marks a significant achievement for Rod Brind'Amour, who became the seventh person to win the Stanley Cup as both a player and head coach. The victory concludes a challenging playoff journey for the Hurricanes, who had faced multiple Eastern Conference Finals losses in recent years.
- •Carolina clinches Stanley Cup with a 3-0 win in Game 6
- •Brandon Bussi makes 22 saves for a shutout
- •Rod Brind'Amour wins Stanley Cup as player and coach
- •Hurricanes had previously faced playoff struggles
- •Taylor Hall scores the opening goal of Game 6
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — MSU's Brind'Amour, WMU's Bussi win Stanley Cup with Carolina Hurricanes
"A pair of Michiganians and a pair of Michigan college hockey products won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes.
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