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Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights advance to 2026 Stanley Cup Final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights advance to 2026 Stanley Cup Final

Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights will compete in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final after winning their respective conference titles. Carolina defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in the Eastern Conference Final, while Vegas swept the Colorado Avalanche 4-0 in the Western Conference. The Hurricanes dominated Montreal after a slow start, while the Golden Knights overcame a 3-0 deficit in Game 3 against Colorado to claim their series. The finals will feature contrasting styles, with Carolina boasting a strong penalty kill and Vegas having an effective power play. The series is set to begin soon, with both teams riding significant momentum.

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By the Numbers

•Carolina defeated Montreal 4-1 in the Eastern Conference Final
•Vegas swept Colorado 4-0 in the Western Conference Final
•Hurricanes dominated after dropping the first game post-layoff
•Golden Knights made a comeback from a 3-0 deficit in Game 3
•Stanley Cup Final scheduled to start shortly

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What they're saying

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The stage is set for the 2026 Stanley Cup now that only Vegas and Carolina remain. The Hurricanes bulled into the final by dropping Montreal in five games in the Eastern Conference Final. Carolina spotted the Canadiens the first game following a 12-day layoff in between series. Once the Canes got back in with the […]
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