Hurricanes’ relentless defense shuts out Golden Knights to capture first Stanley Cup title in 20 years

NHL Hurricanes’ relentless defense shuts out Golden Knights to capture first Stanley Cup title in 20 years By Associated Press Published June 14, 2026, 11:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google LAS VEGAS — Carolina spent the first part of the Stanley Cup Final surviving, finding ways to overcome deficits and play a high-scoring game that didn’t fit the Hurricanes’ typical style. But when it came down to doing what it takes to win the Cup, the Hurricanes’ defense put its stamp on this series, shutting down the Vegas Golden Knights and not letting up. The Hurricanes held Vegas to five total goals in Games 4 and 5 and used a suffocating defense in a 3-0 shutout in Sunday night’s clinching Game 6 to win their first championship in 20 years.

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