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Hurricanes and Golden Knights set for Stanley Cup Final showdown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:56 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Hurricanes and Golden Knights set for Stanley Cup Final showdown

Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final starting Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina. This marks the Hurricanes' first appearance in the final since winning their only Cup in 2006. Carolina, coached by Rod Brind'Amour, enters the series after a strong postseason run, while the Golden Knights, who have reached the finals three times in their brief history, seek their second championship. Vegas coach John Tortorella aims to guide his team to victory after a lengthy gap since his last Cup appearance. Both teams are well-prepared for a challenging series ahead.

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By the Numbers

•The finals begin Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina.
•Rod Brind'Amour could become the seventh dual Cup winner as player and coach.
•Carolina has not missed the playoffs since Brind'Amour's arrival in 2018.
•Vegas lost to Washington in their first Cup Final in 2018 but won in 2023.
•Mitch Marner leads the playoffs with 21 points and is in his first Cup final.

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10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes face Vegas seeking first Stanley Cup in 20 years

What they're saying

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Rod Brind'Amour captained the Carolina Hurricanes to their only Stanley Cup in 2006 and 20 years later, he has coached them to the edge of another National Hockey League title.Brind'Amour could become only the seventh person to win the Stanley Cup with the same team as a player and a coach -- the first since Montreal's Toe Blake in 1956.
— Yahoo Sports

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