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Hurricanes respond to Tortorella's comments after capturing Stanley Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:50 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Hurricanes respond to Tortorella's comments after capturing Stanley Cup

Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes secured the Stanley Cup with a 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 on June 15, 2026, concluding the series 4-2. Following Game 5, Vegas coach John Tortorella expressed confidence, suggesting he would leave his clothes behind, but the Hurricanes closed out the championship decisively. Carolina's structured play and defensive discipline limited Vegas to just five goals in the final three games. After the win, the Hurricanes mocked Tortorella's earlier remarks on social media, indicating their successful transition from previous playoff frustrations. The focus now shifts to how Carolina will leverage this success going forward.

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By the Numbers

•Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup with a 3-0 Game 6 victory.
•Hurricanes close the series 4-2 against the Golden Knights.
•Vegas coach John Tortorella made confident comments after Game 5 loss.
•Hurricanes limited Vegas to five goals over the last three games.
•The victory highlights Carolina's strong team structure and discipline.

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3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes clap back at Vegas coach John Tortorella’s ‘leave my clothes’ comment after Stanley Cup win

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The Carolina Hurricanes had the final word after capturing the 2026 Stanley Cup, and it came with a playful jab at Vegas Golden Knights coach John Tortorella. Following Vegas’ Game 5 loss, with Carolina leading the NHL Final 3-2, Tortorella…
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