Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions once again. The Hurricanes completed a memorable postseason run with a commanding 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of the 2025/26 Stanley Cup Final, securing the series 4-2 and ending a 20-year wait for NHL glory.

After tightening their grip on the series in Games 4 and 5, where they allowed just five goals combined, Carolina delivered their most complete performance when it mattered most. Backed by a relentless defensive effort and outstanding team discipline, the Hurricanes shut out Vegas on the road to claim the 2025/26 Stanley Cup.

Veteran captain Jordan Staal played a central role throughout the playoffs and was rewarded with the prestigious Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the postseason.

The championship marks the second Stanley Cup title in franchise history and the first since 2006, when the Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers in a dramatic seven-game final.

Game 6 Result

Vegas Golden Knights 0-3 Carolina Hurricanes

Goals:
0-1 — Taylor Hall (3) assisted by Jackson Blake, Jaccob Slavin
0-2 — Jackson Blake (33) assisted by Logan Stankoven
0-3 — Nikolaj Ehlers (58)

Final Series Score: Carolina Hurricanes win 4-2