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.
- 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 […]
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