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Golden Knights Sweep Avalanche to Reach Stanley Cup Final

Carolina's 4-0 win in Montreal on Wednesday leaves the Hurricanes one victory from facing Vegas for the Cup.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns and center Nathan MacKinnon congratulate Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart and right wing Mitch Marner after the loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)
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May 27, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) scores an empty net goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
May 27, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26), defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) and goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) react after defeating the Montreal Canadiens in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Vegas Golden Knights completed a 4-0 series sweep of the Colorado Avalanche to clinch the Western Conference on Tuesday.
  • Carolina beat Montreal 4-0 in Game 4 on Wednesday after scoring three goals in a 2:47 span and chasing Canadiens goaltending Jakub Dobeš from a collapsing start.
  • Frederik Andersen posted an 18-save shutout in Game 4, extending his postseason shutout total and anchoring a Carolina team that has dominated on the road this playoff run.
  • The Canadiens have played a heavier, overtime-heavy slate this spring and were outshot 43-17 in Game 4, raising concerns that fatigue and low shot volume will hamper their ability to stave off elimination in Game 5 in Raleigh.
  • If Carolina closes the series in Game 5 on Friday in Raleigh the Hurricanes will meet Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final, and sportsbooks have already shifted odds to reflect the likely matchup.