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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 3

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

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.

Sebastian Aho News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 3

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour admits Sebastian Aho’s line needs to step up vs. Vegas

The Carolina Hurricanes started Game 1 of their 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final series against the Vegas Golden Knights like a house on fire. Hurricanes forward

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 3

Why Hurricanes lost Stanley Cup Final Game 1, per Rod Brind’Amour

The Carolina Hurricanes are trailing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final after a loss on Tuesday night. Nikolaj Ehlers scored two goals in the first period, but Rod Brind’Amour’s team could not keep the Vegas Golden Knights at bay.

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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 / Yardbarker / June 3

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.

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Nikolaj Ehlers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Where Nikolaj Ehlers’ Game 1 goal ranks among fastest in history

The Carolina Hurricanes got off to the perfect start in Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Forward Nikolaj Ehlers has scored twice in the first period to give the Canes a 2-1 lead heading into the first intermission.

Jackson Blake News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Hurricanes Jackson Blake drops hilarious self-own on playoff beard

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years. Before they face the Vegas Golden Knights, both teams spoke with the media, donning their traditional playoff beards.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

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

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

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.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

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?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

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.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1

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

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

Seth Jarvis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis opens up on Stanley Cup Final dream he’s had since age 7

The Carolina Hurricanes have a plethora of players preparing to skate in their first Stanley Cup Final, a stark contrast to a Vegas Golden Knights team making its second appearance on hockey’s biggest stage in four years.

Frederik Andersen News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Mourning a tragedy, Hurricanes’ Andersen reaches precipice of greatness in Stanley Cup Final

RALEIGH – Everything was different for Frederik Andersen a week ago. He was on the phone with his good friend and agent, Claude Lemieux, who had called to ask him a question.

Mikko Rantanen News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

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

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

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31

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

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Frederik Andersen News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / May 30

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.

Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

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.