2026 Stanley Cup Final Update
Carolina Hurricanes are the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions, defeating Vegas Golden Knights 3–0 in Game 6 to win the series 4–2.
Game 6 (June 14)
- Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 0
- Goals: Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake, and Nikolaj Ehlers
- Goaltender Brandon Bussi recorded a shutout with 22 saves.
- Carolina clinched its first Stanley Cup since 2006.
Series Result
| Game | Winner |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | Vegas |
| Game 2 | Carolina |
| Game 3 | Carolina |
| Game 4 | Carolina |
| Game 5 | Carolina |
| Game 6 | Carolina |
Carolina won the best-of-seven series 4–2.
Conn Smythe Trophy
Jordan Staal was named playoff MVP after a dominant postseason and six goals in the Final.
Notable Achievement
Coach Rod Brind’Amour won the Stanley Cup with Carolina 20 years after captaining the franchise to its 2006 championship.
Final: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Vegas Golden Knights 2 (series) — Stanley Cup Champions 2026.