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Jalen Chatfield cops to key mistakes Hurricanes must fix in Game 2

Jalen Chatfield cops to key mistakes Hurricanes must fix in Game 2

The Carolina Hurricanes learned a difficult lesson in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final: the Vegas Golden Knights are unlike any team they’ve faced this postseason.

Frederik Andersen News / ESPN / June 4

Canes coach stands by Andersen after 5-goal G1

The Hurricanes remain confident in goalie Frederik Andersen despite his numbers dramatically declining over the past six games.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4
Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets insane praise from ‘idol’ Nicklas Lidstrom

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets insane praise from ‘idol’ Nicklas Lidstrom

The Carolina Hurricanes are down 1-0 in the Stanley Cup Final to the Vegas Golden Knights. Carolina is in the Final for the first time since 2006, in part due to its strong defense.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 3
Hurricanes’ Brind’Amour & Players Making Adjustments Ahead of Game 2

Hurricanes’ Brind’Amour & Players Making Adjustments Ahead of Game 2

Following a close loss Tuesday night, Carolina Hurricanes’ head coach Rod Brind’Amour and a few players met up for media availability between Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Mitch Marner News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3
Hurricanes Eye Adjustments Ahead of Game 2

Hurricanes Eye Adjustments Ahead of Game 2

Following a “self-inflicted” loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the series, the Carolina Hurricanes took to the podium today ahead of Thursday’s Game 2 and addressed the media.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3
Hurricanes’ top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Hurricanes’ top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Shellshock wouldn’t be the right word. It’s not as if the Carolina Hurricanes were blown out of their own barn 6-0 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Winners, losers from Game 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl plays hero
The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3
Golden Knights took advantage of Hurricanes’ systems in Game 1

Golden Knights took advantage of Hurricanes’ systems in Game 1

A late third-period goal from Tomas Hertl helped the Vegas Golden Knights win 5-4 over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Tuesday night.

Winners, losers from Game 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl plays hero
Good habits – and good advice – ended Hertl’s slump and made him a Stanley Cup hero
The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 3
Hurricanes most to blame after Stanley Cup Final Game 1 loss

Hurricanes most to blame after Stanley Cup Final Game 1 loss

There was something quite familiar with Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights. When the Hurricanes

Jordan Staal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 3
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal gets real on poor power play in Stanley Cup Final Game 1

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal gets real on poor power play in Stanley Cup Final Game 1

The Carolina Hurricanes lost Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night. Tomas Hertl scored the game-winning goal late in the third period to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 1-0 series lead over Carolina.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3
Winners, losers from Game 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl plays hero

Winners, losers from Game 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl plays hero

If you like high-scoring hockey games, Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final was for you. 

Three players could make unique history with Stanley Cup wins
Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski wins 2025-26 Norris Trophy
NHL superstar named grand marshal for NASCAR race in Michigan
NHL not ready to expand right now
NHL announces a new format for 2027 All-Star Weekend
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2
Would a Cup win be enough to make Jordan Staal a Hall of Famer?

Would a Cup win be enough to make Jordan Staal a Hall of Famer?

Whenever another Stanley Cup champion is on the verge of getting crowned, the impact on certain players’ legacies always gets discussed. With the Stanley

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Rumors / June 2
Rod Brind’Amour Has the Carolina Hurricanes Adopting a Championship Mindset

Rod Brind’Amour Has the Carolina Hurricanes Adopting a Championship Mindset

With Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final set to go Tuesday night, it has been a long journey for the Carolina Hurricanes to get to this spot. The last time the Hurricanes played for the Stanley Cup was 2006.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3
Eichel, Hanifin, Slavin could make history with Stanley Cup wins

Eichel, Hanifin, Slavin could make history with Stanley Cup wins

While it’s every hockey player’s dream to lift Lord Stanley’s Cup, a few players competing in this year’s Stanley Cup Final have a chance to place themselves in an elite class.

The 'No.1 NHL Draft picks' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3
Eric Tulsky is the face of the new wave of NHL general managers

Eric Tulsky is the face of the new wave of NHL general managers

As the Stanley Cup Final is set to begin, one question that is always raised is “what will other teams learn from the finalists?” Teams often copy off of the winners to try and replicate their success, so what lessons can be pulled from the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights and how they are built?

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The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
 The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
 The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz
 The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2
Brind’Amour and Tortorella are so much more than their coaching caricatures

Brind’Amour and Tortorella are so much more than their coaching caricatures

RALEIGH – The coaches are not supposed to be bigger stars than the players. But it’s hard to deny the presences of Rod Brind’Amour and John Tortorella.

Jordan Staal News / HITC / June 2
Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal reveals team’s mindset before Stanley Cup Final

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal reveals team’s mindset before Stanley Cup Final

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal has shared how the team is feeling ahead of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Hurricanes will begin their Stanley Cup Final campaign when they host Vegas in Game 1 on Tuesday night in Raleigh.

Jackson Blake News / ESPN / June 2

'It's not very good': Hurricanes' Jackson Blake re...

The 22-year-old's playoff beard is drawing attention for what it lacks in thickness and makes up for with character.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1
Five things to watch in Stanley Cup Final

Five things to watch in Stanley Cup Final: Outstanding goalkeeping, first line battle and more

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes is Tuesday. Before the puck drops on the best-of-seven series, here are five things we're keeping an eye on throughout the championship round.

John Tortorella hasn't been biggest factor in Golden Knights' turnaround
Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout
Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP
Best players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power
Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?
Fans triggered: Why Montreal’s GM took a shot at the Maple Leafs
Mikko Rantanen News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1
Why Carolina’s Letting Rantanen Go Turned Out Just Fine

Why Carolina’s Letting Rantanen Go Turned Out Just Fine

Carolina took a big swing, missed on Mikko Rantanen, and—credit where it’s due—they didn’t spiral or sulk about it. They just pivoted. That’s kind of the Eric Tulsky approach in a nutshell.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 1
Fans triggered: Why Montreal’s GM took a shot at the Maple Leafs

Fans triggered: Why Montreal’s GM took a shot at the Maple Leafs

At Monday’s season-ending press conference for the Montreal Canadiens, their general manager was asked about the team’s playoff run, plans for the summer, and the lack of production from the team’s top stars in the series versus the Carolina Hurricanes.

Maple Leafs hire Judd Brackett, Freddie Hamilton
Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout
Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP
Best players in Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power
Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?
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?
Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

How many of the net-minders to save the most shots in the NHL ever season since the 1995-96 campaign?

Eric Tulsky News / Ball Exclusives / May 30
How Eric Tulsky’s cap management has turned the Hurricanes into a Cup contender

How Eric Tulsky’s cap management has turned the Hurricanes into a Cup contender

After years of Eastern Conference final meltdowns, the Hurricanes have finally gotten over the hump. General manager Eric Tulsky, in only his second season with the franchise, has transformed a once-flawed roster into a playoff powerhouse thanks to his league-best cap management.

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.

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 / 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

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