2026-06-22

Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup for the second time in their history with a 3-0 win against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday. The Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators in the first round and Philadelphia Flyers in the second round, each in four games, before defeating the Montreal Canadiens in five games in the Eastern Conference Final to advance to the Cup Final. Rod Brind'Amour, the current coach, was captain when the Hurricanes won the Cup for the first time in 2006. Two players, Jordan Staal and William Carrier, had won the Stanley Cup previously. Sebastian Aho led the Hurricanes with 80 points in 79 regular-season games and had 12 points in 19 playoff games. He has been an alternate captain since the 2021-22 season and is third in Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers history with 711 points in 756 regular-season games. Jackson Blake had an NHL career-high 53 points in 81 regular-season games and had 20 points in 19 playoff games. The Hurricanes' roster was built with a mix of free agency signings, trades, and draft picks. And with this win, the Hurricanes have cemented their place in NHL history. But the team's success can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff. So, what's next for the Hurricanes? They will look to build on this success in the upcoming season. The team's fans are eager to see what the future holds for their favorite team. With a strong team effort, the Hurricanes were able to bring home the Stanley Cup. The final score was 3-0, with the Hurricanes dominating the game from start to finish.