Hurricanes shut out Golden Knights 3-0 to secure Stanley Cup title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 15, 2026, marking the Golden Knights' first shutout in their three Cup Final appearances. Carolina goalie Brandon Bussi's performance was key as the franchise celebrated their first Stanley Cup victory on the Golden Knights' home ice. The Golden Knights had entered the playoffs after a coaching change and an impressive postseason run but could not secure the championship. Following the loss, Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb emphasized the disappointment but recognized the rarity of such Cup opportunities.
- •Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup with a 3-0 victory over Golden Knights.
- •Game played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- •Golden Knights had never been shut out in a Stanley Cup Final.
- •Carolina fans celebrated as the team skated with the Cup.
- •Vegas must decide on coach John Tortorella's future after the season.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights’ improbable run comes to crashing halt with shutout loss on home ice
"Vegas, which has been to the Cup final three times in its nine-year existence, never had been shutout in a Stanley Cup Final game.
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