Rod Brind’Amour guides Hurricanes to 3-2 series lead against Golden Knights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes took a 3-2 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 4-2 win in Game 5 on June 11, 2026. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour's strategic adjustments, including a pivotal goalie change and new line combinations, have proven effective throughout the series. The Hurricanes have shown resilience, coming back after being down 4-0 in Game 3. Carolina now needs one more victory to secure their second Stanley Cup title, the first in 20 years.
- •Hurricanes lead series 3-2 after Game 5 victory.
- •Brind’Amour made key adjustments, including a goalie switch.
- •Carolina scored four goals against the Knights in Game 5.
- •Hurricanes have found success with new line pairings.
- •Franchise aims for its second Stanley Cup title.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour reacts after 2026 Stanley Cup win
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Rod Brind’Amour’s coaching has the Hurricanes one game from a Stanley Cup, it deserves more attention
"Rod Brind’Amour isn’t the type to take credit, but it’s time that he gets some. A lot can be said for why the Carolina Hurricanes currently hold a 3-2 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights, and are now just one game from winning the franchise’s second ever Stanley Cup — the first in 20 […]
"Rod Brind’Amour struggled to find words moments after the Carolina Hurricanes captured the 2026 Stanley Cup. His team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 on Sunday night. The victory delivered Carolina’s first championship in 20 years and…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:01 PMHurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour reacts after 2026 Stanley Cup win
Rod Brind’Amour struggled to find words moments after the Carolina Hurricanes captured the 2026 Stanley Cup. His team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 on Sunday night. The victory delivered Carolina’s first championship in 20 years and…
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 10:52 PMRod Brind’Amour’s coaching has the Hurricanes one game from a Stanley Cup, it deserves more attention
Rod Brind’Amour isn’t the type to take credit, but it’s time that he gets some. A lot can be said for why the Carolina Hurricanes currently hold a 3-2 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights, and are now just one game from winning the franchise’s second ever Stanley Cup — the first in 20 […]
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