Jackson Blake scores goal and assists as Hurricanes win Stanley Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
HockeyJackson Blake celebrated with the Stanley Cup after the Carolina Hurricanes secured a 3-0 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights on June 15. This win clinched the championship in six games. Blake contributed significantly, scoring a goal and providing an assist, finishing the playoffs with 20 points in 19 games. He is now one of only two players from the University of North Dakota to lead a Stanley Cup champion in playoff points. Having previously excelled in both high school and collegiate hockey, Blake's performance in the final further cements his rising status in professional hockey.
- •Blake scored a goal and had an assist in the final game.
- •This was the Hurricanes’ first Stanley Cup win since their 2006 championship.
- •Blake led the Hurricanes in playoff points with 20.
- •He is the first UND player to win since 2018.
- •Blake signed an eight-year, $40.9 million contract that begins next season.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson Blake wins the Stanley Cup
"Jun. 15—GRAND FORKS — Jackson Blake grabbed the Stanley Cup from teammate Mike Reilly. He held it high over his head, let out a yell and couldn't stop smiling. The former UND star has won hockey's biggest prize. Blake, who was once penciled in to be a UND senior this season, continued his remarkable ascent in the hockey world by scoring a goal and adding an assist for the Carolina Hurricanes ...
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