Overview
- The Hurricanes clinched the Cup with a 3-0 victory in Game 6 in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 14, 2026, completing a 4-2 series win and a 16-3 postseason record.
- Brandon Bussi, a 27-year-old waiver pickup who relieved Frederik Andersen in Game 3, recorded a 22-save shutout in the clincher and finished the Final with three straight wins.
- Captain Jordan Staal won the Conn Smythe Trophy after scoring six goals in the Final and setting records for his series scoring and faceoff dominance.
- Secondary scorers carried much of the offense in the deciding game as Taylor Hall opened the scoring, Jackson Blake added a goal and an assist, and Nikolaj Ehlers sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
- The Golden Knights’ run under interim coach John Tortorella ended in defeat and now prompts short-term decisions on coaching, goaltending and roster moves as both teams shift focus to the NHL off‑season calendar.