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Hurricanes Return to Stanley Cup Final for First Time Since 2006

Rod Brind'Amour's fitness-first routines, combined with a 12-1 postseason run, have reshaped the team's identity.

May 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) reacts after scoring an even strength goal against the Montreal Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Jun 1, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) and Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) skate during the practice during media day for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Jun 1, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour watched the practice during media day for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Carolina reached the Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final, completing a 12-1 run through the 2026 playoffs.
  • Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday night in Raleigh and opens a series against the Vegas Golden Knights that will test Carolina's depth and momentum.
  • Coach Rod Brind'Amour, who won the Cup as Carolina's captain in 2006, emphasizes a winning-first, high-fitness culture that players say drives the team's style.
  • Taylor Hall will make his first trip to a Cup series and says the Hurricanes' emphasis on skating and conditioning helped him adapt and enjoy the game again.
  • The series is expected to hinge on goaltending and special teams as Vegas brings a late-season surge and Carolina counters with veteran leadership from players such as Jaccob Slavin, Sebastian Aho and Jordan Staal.