Hurricanes advance to Stanley Cup Final after victory over Canadiens
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes won the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 6-1 on May 30 in Raleigh, N.C. This victory marks the first time in two decades that the Hurricanes will compete for the Stanley Cup. The Hurricanes displayed a strong performance, overcoming previous playoff challenges to secure their spot in the finals. They become the first team since 1983 to reach the Cup Final with only one loss in the postseason, adding to the significance of the win.
- •Hurricanes defeated Canadiens 6-1 in Eastern Conference Final.
- •Match took place on May 30 in Raleigh, N.C.
- •Carolina advances to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years.
- •Team has only one postseason loss, a record since 1983.
- •The victory breaks through previous playoff barriers for the franchise.
- 3:36 AMNBCSports.com — Hurricanes roll past Canadiens 6-1 in Eastern Conference Final, earn trip to Stanley Cup Final - NBC Sports
"The Hurricanes the first team to reach the Stanley Cup Final with only one postseason loss since 1983.
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