Carolina Hurricanes shut out Golden Knights to win Stanley Cup in Game 6

The Carolina Hurricanes claimed their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a 3-0 shutout of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 on July 14, 2026.

What happened?

The Carolina Hurricanes blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup in front of a raucous home crowd at PNC Arena. The Hurricanes’ defense stifled Vegas’ top line all night, holding them to just 18 shots on goal. Frederik Andersen made 28 saves, including a glove stop on Mark Stone late in the third period to seal the win.

Why it matters for Carolina Hurricanes

This Stanley Cup ends a 47-year championship drought for the franchise, the longest among active NHL teams. The Hurricanes finish the season with a 53-22 record, good for 1st in the Eastern Conference and a 10-game playoff winning streak. The victory marks the first time a team from Raleigh has hoisted the Cup since the franchise relocated from Hartford in 1997.

Key players in the win

Sebastian Aho scored the first goal of the game at 12:47 of the first period, his 14th of the postseason. Andrei Svechnikov added an empty-netter with 1:03 left to make it 3-0. Andersen finished with a .942 save percentage in the series, including a 32-save shutout in Game 5. The Hurricanes’ power play converted twice in the series, including once in Game 6.

What comes next?

The Hurricanes will host a parade in downtown Raleigh on July 17, weather permitting. Coach Rod Brind’Amour called it the culmination of a five-year rebuild that started with a 23-16-6 record in 2021-22. The team’s next challenge is defending the Cup, with training camp set to open in mid-September.