Carolina Hurricanes Back in the Stanley Cup Final
The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006 after defeating the Montreal Canadiens. They won four consecutive games in the Eastern Conference Final, marking a significant achievement for the team. The Hurricanes will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Cup Final starting Tuesday in Raleigh.
- ▪The Hurricanes are the first team not from Florida to represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Final since 2019.
- ▪Carolina won the Eastern Conference Final by taking four straight games against the Canadiens.
- ▪Frederik Andersen has a postseason record of 12-1 and made 24 saves in the decisive Game 5.
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