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Early look at the 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes
Who will win the championship? The series begins Tuesday on ABC, but here's a head start on all the intel you need to know.
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Hurricanes thrash Canadiens, advance to first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years
Grades and takeaways from Hurricanes' series-clinching Game 5 win
Carolina dominated again in Game 5 to eliminate Montreal. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead.
Hurricanes don't touch ECF trophy, advance to Stanley Cup Final
Seth Jarvis gives Canes a dominating 6-1 lead on empty-netter
Cole Caufield gets Canadiens on the board in the third
Canes fans erupt over Shayne Gostisbehere's power-play goal
Jackson Blake's rebound goal gives Canes 4-0 lead
Eric Robinson nets Carolina's third goal of first period
Logan Stankoven makes it 2-0 Canes in first period
Canes, Habs honor NHL legend Claude Lemieux ahead of Game 5
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Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Canadiens, every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
ON THE MOVE?
NHL free agency rankings: Who are the best players available on July 1?
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
Young players in need of a change: Michkov, Nemec, Poitras, more
Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.
VIVA LAS VEGAS!
P.K. Subban praises Tortorella for Vegas' playoff success
HONORING A CHAMPION
Canes, Habs honor NHL legend Claude Lemieux ahead of Game 5
Kornheiser, Wilbon remember 4-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux
BUZZ ON THE ICE
Heard around the postseason: Latest on Matthews, McDavid, Hughes and other big-name players
Could there be big changes in Toronto? What's going on in Minnesota with Quinn Hughes? We check in on all the latest buzz around the NHL with the postseason winding down.
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Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Hurricanes are rulers of the East
Montreal has no room left for error. Plus, highlights from Game 4 and updated playoff stats.
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Stanley Cup playoff trendspotting: More chaos, young stars, more
Midway through the conference finals, here's what has stuck out in the analytics.
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NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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How Toronto feels about Mitch Marner, potential playoff MVP
After an up-and-down postseason record with the Leafs, Marner is leading all playoff scorers for a team one win away from the Cup Final.
