Stanley Cup Final opens with Hurricanes hosting Golden Knights in Game 1

The 2026 Stanley Cup Final begins today as the Carolina Hurricanes host the Vegas Golden Knights. This matchup follows an extensive playoff run, with the Hurricanes sweeping the first two rounds and finishing the Conference Final in just five games. Key players include Mitch Marner of the Golden Knights, who leads the playoffs in points, and Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen, who has a 13-1 record in the postseason. The stakes are high for both teams, as the Hurricanes seek their second Stanley Cup title since 2006, while the Golden Knights aim for their second championship after winning in 2023.

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