π 2026 Stanley Cup Final
The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4β2 in the series. They clinched the championship with a 3β0 Game 6 victory on June 14, ending a 20-year wait since their last title in 2006.
Game 6 Highlights
Taylor Hall opened the scoring early in the first period.
Jackson Blake added a second goal in the second period.
Nikolaj Ehlers sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
Goaltender Brandon Bussi recorded a 22-save shutout.
Key Achievements
Captain Jordan Staal won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
Coach Rod Brind'Amour became one of the few people in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup with the same franchise as both a player and coach.
Carolina finished the playoffs with a dominant 16β3 record.
Final: Carolina Hurricanes 3, Vegas Golden Knights 0
Series: Hurricanes win 4β2 π