Stanley Cup Final a matchup of playoff powerhouses in Carolina and Vegas
The Stanley Cup Final will feature the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights, both of whom have shown impressive playoff performances. Carolina has won 12 of their last 13 games, while Vegas has won 19 of 24 since their new coach took over. The series is expected to be competitive, with Carolina having home-ice advantage.
- ▪The Carolina Hurricanes have won 12 of 13 in the playoffs, including four consecutive wins to reach the Cup final.
- ▪The Vegas Golden Knights swept the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.
- ▪Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final is set to take place on Tuesday night in Raleigh.
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