Hurricanes avoid touching Prince of Wales trophy after win over Canadiens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes secured a spot in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years with a victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Following the game, head coach Rod Brind'Amour advised players not to touch the Prince of Wales Trophy, encouraging them to maintain focus. The team's decision reflects a traditional superstition among hockey players. Carolina's next challenge will be competing for the Stanley Cup against their yet-to-be-determined opponent.
- •Hurricanes defeat Canadiens to reach Stanley Cup Final.
- •Team has not touched the Prince of Wales Trophy.
- •Advice from head coach Rod Brind'Amour influences players.
- •This marks Carolina's first appearance in the final in 20 years.
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes choose to not touch Prince of Wales trophy after win over Canadiens
"After punching a ticket to their first Stanley Cup final in 20 years, Carolina followed Rod Brind'Amour's advice: 'Do what you want, but don't touch it.'
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NHL•Nov 11, 2026, 5:18 AMHellebuyck booed pregame in Winnipeg return as Jets go on to beat Devils
HockeyNHL•Nov 11, 2026, 3:14 AMKirill Kaprizov’s OT winner extends Wild points streak to nine games
NHL•Nov 11, 2026, 3:05 AMCarolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets- NHL•Nov 10, 2026, 11:38 AMBruins' Strong Start Makes Thursday's Canadiens Visit An Early Atlantic Division Test
NHL•Nov 10, 2026, 6:35 AMLightning Have Little Incentive to Move Kucherov
NHL•Nov 10, 2026, 4:07 AMBoston Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
