Carolina Hurricanes not wasting any time, score on first shot of Stanley Cup Final
The Carolina Hurricanes made a strong start in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final by scoring on their very first shot. Nikolaj Ehlers scored the opening goal, setting the tone for the match against the Vegas Golden Knights. This marks the Hurricanes' third appearance in the Cup Final, showcasing their impressive performance throughout the playoffs.
- ▪Nikolaj Ehlers scored the first goal of the Stanley Cup Final on the very first shot of the game.
- ▪The Carolina Hurricanes faced the Vegas Golden Knights, who recently swept the Colorado Avalanche to clinch the Western Conference title.
- ▪The Hurricanes have reached the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in franchise history.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Carolina Hurricanes not wasting any time, score on first shot of Stanley Cup Final Ehlers scored on the very first shot of the game, but wasn't done there By Matt Reigle Fox News Published June 2, 2026 9:18pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dan & Michele disappointed in Steph Curry for signing deal with Chinese company Li-Ning | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Dan Dakich and Michele Tafoya share disappointment in Steph Curry signing a shoe deal with Chinese company Li-Ning NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Stanley Cup Final — like any best-of-seven playoff series — is typically more of a marathon than a sprint.
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