2026 Stanley Cup Final Roundtable
The Stanley Cup Final is here: the Vegas Golden Knights vs. the Carolina Hurricanes. Here's what our Banter writers predict will happen.
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Who will matchup with who in the Stanley Cup Final?
With the Hurricanes having last change in Games 1 and 2, how the Golden Knights respond will dictate the Stanley Cup Final.
The Hockey News Predicts The 2026 Stanley Cup Final Winner
Who will win the Stanley Cup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, and who will win the Conn Smythe Trophy? We asked TheHockeyNews.com writers and editors to give their predictions.
Stanley Cup Final Game 1 injury update makes for first since Golden Knights season opener
The Vegas Golden Knights prepare to play Game 1 on Tuesday of the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas is skating with confidence, after sweeping the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final. The Golden Knights are also healthy, heading into Game 1. “With Jeremy Lauzon healthy enough to play Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, […] The post Stanley Cup Final Game 1 injury update makes for first since Golden Knights season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NHL Ratings Are Breaking Records This Playoffs
NHL ratings hit historic levels as the Golden Knights face the Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Predators poach Chris MacFarland from Avalanche to lead hockey operations
It was a stellar year for the Colorado Avalanche, winning the Presidents’ Trophy as the top regular-season team in the NHL. While the season ended at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals, general manager Chris MacFarland is a nominee for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. […] The post Predators poach Chris MacFarland from Avalanche to lead hockey operations appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Round 4, Game 1 – Golden Knights @ Hurricanes: Preview and Game Thread
And so it begins…. Game day has finally arrived and the Las Vegas Golden Knights are in town to take on the Carolina Hurricanes for game one of the Stanley Cup Final. After an expansive “Media Day” yesterday, there are tons of interviews and articles to go through. I won’t even try to list them […]
Golden Knights center Jack Eichel returns to Stanley Cup Final with a new perspective
Jack Eichel is back on hockey’s biggest stage, but the Vegas Golden Knights center enters the 2026 Stanley Cup Final with a different mindset than he carried into his first NHL championship run three years ago. Vegas opens the Final…
Five crucial stats to define the 2026 Stanley Cup Final
In a Cup Final featuring two very similar teams, these five stats could be the difference between the Hurricanes or Golden Knights winning it all.
Unlikable? Why It's OK To Hate On The Vegas Golden Knights
The Carolina Hurricanes may have been a "bunch of jerks," but the Vegas Golden Knights look like the villains heading into the Stanley Cup final.
NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 2
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have accomplished some rarities leading up to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final on Tuesday. Here's your NHL playoff update.
Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel drops ‘selfish’ truth bomb ahead of Stanley Cup Final
The Vegas Golden Knights begin the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Golden Knights star Jack Eichel is sending out a message, ahead of Game 1. “I think it’s important to be a bit selfish with your time and your energy and where you put your focus,” Eichel said, per NHL.com. […] The post Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel drops ‘selfish’ truth bomb ahead of Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints .
9 best Stanley Cup Final series of all time, ranked for today’s fans
The 2025-26 NHL season has reached its zenith with the Stanley Cup Final. The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are set to begin their quest for a second cup title. It may not be the sexiest matchup for traditional…
Bill Foley Wins With NHL’s Golden Knights, EPL’s Bournemouth
Pro sports are ubiquitous in Las Vegas, with NFL, NHL and WNBA teams already in town and MLB and NBA organizations likely to join them before the end of the decade. Vegas as a sports hot spot might seem obvious now, but it was far from a sure thing when Bill Foley became the first […]
How Latest NHL Mock Drafts Contrast for Leafs, Sharks, Rangers and Lottery Teams
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final matchup is set. On Tuesday, the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes will begin their battle for the Cup in Game 1. The rest of the NHL, meanwhile, has already turned its attention to the looming offseason.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights Game 1 Thread
The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final tonight at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. To reach the final, the Hurricanes swept the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers before cruising past the Montreal Canadiens in five games. Vegas eliminated both the Utah Mammoth and Anaheim Ducks in six games before delivering a stunning sweep of the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche. The Golden Knights took both of the regu...
NHL viewership maintains post-Olympic glow through conference finals
The NHL is maintaining its strong viewership pace heading into the Stanley Cup Final. Viewership for each of the league’s conference finals saw near-50% increases on both NHL broadcast partners. ESPN’s coverage of the Western Conference Finals, a Vegas Golden Knights sweep over the Colorado Avalanche, averaged 2.2 million viewers, up 44% versus last year’s…
'I'm Building To Be Better': How Vegas' Mitch Marner Shook Off The Label He Had In Toronto
Mitch Marner has stepped up in these playoffs, but he's not done it all himself. He and his Golden Knights teammates discuss how they've thrived off each other.
Jack Eichel Feels Mitch Marner Was Treated Unfairly in Toronto
The Stanley Cup Final is set to kick off Game 1 from Carolina on Tuesday night, and Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner's history with the Toronto Maple Leafs continues to make headlines. This time, Jack Eichel has chimed in about Marner's time as a Maple Leaf, and opened up about the 'scar tissue' he sees on Marner from his tenure in Toronto. Eichel spoke to the media on Monday, and opened up about the relationship the two have formed since Marner joined the team last summer. "As a team...
Who's Hot And Cold Heading Into The NHL's Stanley Cup Final
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have had some hot performances from their players to get to the Stanley Cup final. Adam Proteau lists a hot and cold player per team.
Hurricanes’ Eric Tulsky takes hilarious ‘assistant GM’ jab at fans ahead of Stanley Cup Final
For the first time since 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, where they’ll battle the Vegas Golden Knights for hockey’s ultimate prize. The Hurricanes have enjoyed tremendous fan support over the last several years at Lenovo Center with routine sellout crowds, and the venue has been routinely listed among the […] The post Hurricanes’ Eric Tulsky takes hilarious ‘assistant GM’ jab at fans ahead of Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Why the Golden Knights are a better fit for Mitch Marner than the Leafs ever were
Marner always had championship-caliber traits, but he needed the right supporting environment.
Will man-on-man or zone hockey win out in the Stanley Cup Final?
The differing styles of the Golden Knights and Hurricanes sets up what could be a very intriguing series.
2025-26 Stanley Cup Final preview hub
Links to all our Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights preview coverage on a single convenient page.
How have the Golden Knights elevated their game throughout the playoffs?
Under John Tortorella, Vegas has improved their defensive game and shut down opposing teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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