The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 Friday, securing the Eastern Conference championship.
In the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, Carolina will now play the Vegas Golden Knights. Game 1 of the series will take place at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh on Tuesday, June 2.
THE HURRICANES ARE THE EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!! 🌀 #STANLEYCUP pic.twitter.com/bvyZqObRKJ
— NHL (@NHL) May 30, 2026