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Carolina Hurricanes win Stanley Cup with victory over Vegas Golden Knights

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes win Stanley Cup with victory over Vegas Golden Knights

Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes secured the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6. This win marks the second Stanley Cup for head coach Rod Brind'Amour, who previously won as a player in 2006. The Hurricanes showcased a dominant playoff performance, going 16-3 en route to the title. This championship is historic for Brind'Amour, as he becomes the seventh person in NHL history to win a Stanley Cup with the same organization as both a player and coach.

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By the Numbers

•Carolina Hurricanes defeat Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6.
•Rod Brind'Amour wins his second Stanley Cup, first as head coach.
•Hurricanes finish playoffs with a 16-3 record.
•Brind'Amour becomes seventh in NHL history to win cup as player and coach.
•Championship marks a significant achievement for the Hurricanes organization.

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3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Former Spartan leads Carolina Hurricanes to Stanley Cup Championship
2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions

What they're saying

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Former Spartan Rod Brind'Amour has his second Stanley Cup Championship, this time leading the Carolina Hurricanes as their head coach.
— Yahoo Sports