Carolina takes 3-2 series lead into game 6 against Vegas Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) Jun 13, 2026

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Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes favored to win Cup, Staal new fave for Conn Smythe The Carolina Hurricanes are heavy favorites to clinch the second Stanley Cup in team history. Jun 12, 2026

P.K. Subban: Vegas has to 'buckle up' to force a Game 7 Jun 12, 2026

Subban: Carolina's offense 'has it all going on' in Stanley Cup Final Jun 12, 2026

Why goalie tandems have taken over the NHL -- even in the playoffs A variety of factors has resulted in the workhorse goaltender becoming an endangered species. Jun 12, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket Carolina is one win away from winning the Stanley Cup. Get caught up here. Jun 12, 2026

HC John Tortorella says Vegas, pushed to brink, not done yet Golden Knights coach John Tortorella vowed that the Stanley Cup Final would return to Raleigh for Game 7 after Carolina pushed his team to the brink of elimination. Jun 12, 2026

Hurricanes-Golden Knights Game 5 takeaways, grades, questions The Hurricanes head back to Vegas looking to close out the series after their Game 5 win. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to Game 6 and beyond. Jun 12, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights Jun 12, 2026

Andrei Svechnikov scores twice as Hurricanes 1 win from Stanley Cup Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina's top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat Vegas 4-2 to move to within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup. Jun 12, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason. Jun 12, 2026

Svechnikov, Aho strike as Hurricanes top Golden Knights 4-2 to move within a win of the Stanley Cup — The Carolina Hurricanes had spent the NHL playoffs waiting for their power play to get going, along with top-line performers Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho. Jun 12, 2026

What Wayne Gretzky could see being the difference in Stanley Cup Final Jun 11, 2026

Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi likely Game 5 starter in Stanley Cup Final Brandon Bussi is the likely starting goaltender for the Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Jun 11, 2026

The Golden Knights' four-point plan for Game 5 success Coming off the first two-goal loss in the series, how does Vegas get back on track? Jun 11, 2026

Why Stephen A. loves all the offense in the Stanley Cup Final Why Stephen A. loves all the offense in the Stanley Cup Final Jun 10, 2026

Overheard at the NHL scouting combine: Draft, prospects, trade buzz The next wave of future NHL players descended on Buffalo for interviews and testing. Here's what we learned. Jun 10, 2026

How undrafted players became so vital to NHL teams' success Nearly 15% of NHL players in 2025-26 were undrafted, including six playing in the Stanley Cup Final. Jun 10, 2026

Hurricanes and Golden Knights square off with series tied 2-2 Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Jun 10, 2026