Hurricanes respond to Tortorella's comments after capturing Stanley Cup

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.

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