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Hurricanes’ X-factor that will lead them to 1st Stanley Cup since 2006

Hurricanes’ X-factor that will lead them to 1st Stanley Cup since 2006

The Carolina Hurricanes have overcome multiple seasons of playoff frustration in getting to the Stanley Cup Final. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has had one of the most consistent teams in the league, but they had failed in the playoffs for the last seven years to get to the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1
Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

It was a rather anti-climactic end to the conference portion of the playoffs, and continued what has been a recent trend of the conference finals ending quickly and without long, back-and-forth series.

Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup
Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout
The top 10 players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power
Conn Smythe race: Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP
Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31
Conn Smythe race: Marner, Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Conn Smythe race: Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Now that the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have progressed into the Stanley Cup Final, it is time to start taking a look at the potential contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

The top 10 players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power
Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup
Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes back in Cup Final after Canadiens rout
The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31
The top 10 players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final

The top 10 players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Let's take a look at the top 10 players in this series.

John Tortorella hasn't been biggest factor in Golden Knights' turnaround
Golden Knights' Mitch Marner is grateful for first Stanley Cup Final trip
Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout
Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup
Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP
Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?
Sebastian Aho News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz
The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz
The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz
Frederik Andersen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 31
Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen issues Claude Lemeiux statement after tragic death

Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen issues Claude Lemeiux statement after tragic death

The entire hockey world was stunned Thursday by the untimely passing of Claude Lemieux. A four-time Stanley Cup Champion, Lemieux died by suicide just days after serving as the Montreal Canadiens torch bearer in Game 3 of the East Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Frederik Andersen News / The Hockey Writers / May 31
Frederik Andersen’s Stellar Postseason Boosting Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Chances

Frederik Andersen’s Stellar Postseason Boosting Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Chances

For the first time since 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes have reached the Stanley Cup Final. They will be playing for the most prestigious prize in hockey.

Frederik Andersen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Why Frederik Andersen must win Conn Smythe if Hurricanes capture Stanley Cup

Why Frederik Andersen must win Conn Smythe if Hurricanes capture Stanley Cup

If the Carolina Hurricanes lift the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2006, the Conn Smythe Trophy talk should begin and end with one name: Frederik Andersen.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 30
3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ Conference Final 6-1 Game 5 Clinch

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ Conference Final 6-1 Game 5 Clinch

After 20 long years, the Carolina Hurricanes are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final. Following their Game 1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Hurricanes pulled off the gentleman sweep, ending the series in five games.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Rod Brind’Amour’s bold K’Andre Miller claim after Hurricanes win East Final

Rod Brind’Amour’s bold K’Andre Miller claim after Hurricanes win East Final

The Carolina Hurricanes are heading to the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina eliminated the Montreal Canadiens from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, with a 6-1 victory.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / May 30
Hurricanes Players & Brind’Amour Discuss Eastern Conference Final Win

Hurricanes Players & Brind’Amour Discuss Eastern Conference Final Win

After an emotional 6-1 Game 5 victory for the Carolina Hurricanes that punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in 20 years, players and head coach Rod Brind’Amour met with the media to share their thoughts on a wide range of topics.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / May 30
Hurricanes Vs. Canadiens Game 5 Recap: Canes Dominate, Stanley Cup Final Ahead

Hurricanes Vs. Canadiens Game 5 Recap: Canes Dominate, Stanley Cup Final Ahead

This is the Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 5 recap, the next chapter of the NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference Final. The Montreal Canadiens travelled south of the border to take on the Carolina Hurricanes and their 3-1 series advantage.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / May 30
Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes, fresh off winning the Eastern Conference championship on Friday, are sizable favorites to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.

Taylor Hall News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Taylor Hall reveals when Hurricanes took over East Final vs. Canadiens

Taylor Hall reveals when Hurricanes took over East Final vs. Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are Eastern Conference champions after a dominant showing in the East Final against the Montreal Canadiens. Taylor Hall led the charge in Game 5 on Friday night with three points.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30
Hurricanes’ Freddie Andersen hopes he made Claude Lemieux proud with Game 5 win

Hurricanes’ Freddie Andersen hopes he made Claude Lemieux proud with Game 5 win

The hockey world was stunned on Thursday when news broke that Claude Lemieux had died at the age of 60. A known agitator and four-time Stanley Cup champion in his playing days, Lemieux became a player agent after hanging up his skates.

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The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz
 The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
 The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
 The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
 The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
Jaccob Slavin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29
Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on finally making SCF after past failures

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on finally making SCF after past failures

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals. Carolina dominated the Habs on Friday night to secure their spot in the Final.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / May 30
Hurricanes rout Canadiens, reach third Stanley Cup Final in franchise history

Hurricanes rout Canadiens, reach third Stanley Cup Final in franchise history

The Carolina Hurricanes are heading to their third Stanley Cup Final after beating the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
Hurricanes Pregame Presser: Blake & Brind’Amour Mindsets Ahead of Game 5

Hurricanes Pregame Presser: Blake & Brind’Amour Mindsets Ahead of Game 5

After their morning skate, some players, along with Rod Brind’Amour, met with a large contingent of media, from the U.S. and Canada, ahead of their Game 5 showdown with the Montreal Canadiens.

Sean Walker News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
Hurricanes’ Sean Walker Balancing Fatherhood & Hockey in 2026 Playoffs

Hurricanes’ Sean Walker Balancing Fatherhood & Hockey in 2026 Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the brink of reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. They’ve won three in a row in the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens and head into Game 5 on Friday night, leading the series 3-1.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28
Free Agent Focus: Carolina Hurricanes

Free Agent Focus: Carolina Hurricanes

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Athlon Sports / May 28
NHL Legend Wayne Gretzky Makes Strong Statement on Hurricanes’ K’Andre Miller

NHL Legend Wayne Gretzky Makes Strong Statement on Hurricanes’ K’Andre Miller

Rod Brind'Amour and his Carolina Hurricanes have been dominant during the 2026 NHL playoffs. Led by Frederik Andersen's third shutout of the playoffs, Carolina defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / May 27
First-period spree brings Hurricanes to verge of Stanley Cup Final

First-period spree brings Hurricanes to verge of Stanley Cup Final

The visiting Hurricanes scored three times in less than three minutes in the first period and Frederik Andersen made 18 saves, lifting Carolina to a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday.

Mikko Rantanen News / Daily Faceoff / May 27
Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Last season, few players were in the news more than Mikko Rantanen. Obviously, when a player hasn’t signed a contract, there will be plenty of discussion surrounding them.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to record at least five game-winning goals in their Stanley Cup Playoff career can you name in eight minutes?

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / May 25
Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes grab 2-1 edge over Habs with another OT win

Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes grab 2-1 edge over Habs with another OT win

Sebastian Aho scored at 14:06 of overtime, lifting the visiting Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / May 25
Svechnikov’s OT winner lifts Hurricanes to 2-1 series lead over Canadiens

Svechnikov’s OT winner lifts Hurricanes to 2-1 series lead over Canadiens

After the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens split the first two games of the Eastern Conference Final in Raleigh, the series shifted to the Mecca of hockey for a crucial Game 3 at Bell Centre.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25
Hurricanes Adjustments Ahead of Game 3

Hurricanes Adjustments Ahead of Game 3

With the Eastern Conference Final series tied at one game a piece, the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to maintain several key aspects of their game while tinkering with a few key areas.

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