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Who’s Leading the 2026 Conn Smythe Trophy Race?

Each year, the Professional Hockey Writers Association votes on the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy. In this vote, the writers evaluate a player’s entire performance throughout the playoffs. With the Caroline Hurricanes up 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, it’s time to evaluate who has earned this honor. […] The post Who’s Leading the 2026 Conn Smythe Trophy Race? appeared first on The Lead .

Vegas Coach John Tortorella Makes Bold Claim

  It wasn't exactly a Mark Messier moment, but Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella did his best impersonation, making a bold claim as his team heads home for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final down 3 games to 2.  They will need to pull off a win at T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night to extend the series to a 7th game in Carolina. And it sounds like Torts is pretty certain that's going to happen. John Tortorella says "we'll be back here" -- seemingly guaran...

Golden Knights most to blame for Stanley Cup Final Game 5 loss to Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the precipice of winning their first Stanley Cup in 20 years. They had their most convincing victory of the Stanley Cup Final as they defeated the Vegas Golden Knights by a 4-2 margin in Game 5 at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. The game did not follow the usual pattern […] The post Golden Knights most to blame for Stanley Cup Final Game 5 loss to Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Avalanche will have fully healthy roster for training camp, says Joe Sakic

It was not the ending they wanted as the Colorado Avalanche fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals. Significantly, injuries hurt them. Avalanche president of operations Joe Sakic revealed that the team will have a fully healthy roster when training camp rolls around, according to Avalanche beat writer Bailey Curtis. “Joe […] The post Avalanche will have fully healthy roster for training camp, says Joe Sakic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Should Golden Knights turn to Stanley Cup champion Adin Hill amid Carter Hart struggles?

The Vegas Golden Knights lost 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Now, they head back home for Game 6 with their backs against the wall for the first time this postseason. The Golden Knights have used Carter Hart in goal for every postseason game, but is it now […] The post Should Golden Knights turn to Stanley Cup champion Adin Hill amid Carter Hart struggles? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Long Read: Mike Babcock’s history and what this hiring would mean for the Oilers

Successful teams don’t just influence how opponents build their rosters. They influence how organizations think about leadership. This year’s Stanley Cup Final features two perennial contenders that have built their success in different ways. The Carolina Hurricanes have become one of hockey’s most forward-thinking and analytical organizations, while the Vegas Golden Knights remain the league’s…

Mr. Svechnikov powers Hurricanes to 4-2 win over Vegas in Game 5

Andrei Svechnikov broke out with a pair of power-play goals, and Brandon Bussi delivered a 23-save performance as the Carolina Hurricanes doubled up the Vegas Golden Knights by a 4-2 count at Lenovo Center. The Hurricanes are now one victory away from capturing the franchise’s second Stanley Cup. Carolina captain Jordan Staal became the first player in seventy years to open a Stanley Cup Final with goals in five-straight games when he tipped in Nikolaj Ehlers’ pass for his sixth of the se...

Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers makes ‘incredible’ admission on Brandon Bussi breakout

Nikolaj Ehlers and the Carolina Hurricanes are all aboard the “Bussi.” Brandon Bussi has given the Hurricanes a big lift in the 2026 edition of the NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. Making just his third appearance in the playoffs (and second start in the finals) on Thursday night, Bussi stepped up […] The post Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers makes ‘incredible’ admission on Brandon Bussi breakout appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi breakout is a shock to everyone except Rod Brind’Amour

The Carolina Hurricanes are close to hockey’s ultimate prize following their win on Thursday night. Carolina has won Game 5 over the Vegas Golden Knights, thanks in part to another strong performance from Brandon Bussi in goal. Bussi has shocked the hockey world with his performance in this Stanley Cup Final, but head coach Rod […] The post Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi breakout is a shock to everyone except Rod Brind’Amour appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart extends dreadful Stanley Cup history with Game 5 nightmare

After evening the Stanley Cup Final at two games apiece, the Vegas Golden Knights lost 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 at Lenovo Center and fell into a 3-2 series deficit. The defeat brought more unwanted history for goaltender Carter Hart. He earlier became the first goalie in Stanley Cup Final history to […] The post Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart extends dreadful Stanley Cup history with Game 5 nightmare appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers has hilarious reaction to Game 5 only a coach’s son would have

The Carolina Hurricanes are closing in on the Stanley Cup. Carolina won Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night over the Vegas Golden Knights. Nikolaj Ehlers had three assists in this contest. However, it also wasn’t the prettiest game from the veteran winger. Ehlers took two delay of game penalties on […] The post Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers has hilarious reaction to Game 5 only a coach’s son would have appeared first on ClutchPoints .