Heavyweight Showdown: Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights for the Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup Final opens with a marquee matchup between the top seeds Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Carolina’s 12-1 playoff run has been powered by depth scoring and standout goaltending from Frederik Andersen, while Vegas leverages a defensive, Tortorella-influenced style and the scoring punch of Mitch Marner, who leads the postseason with 21 points (7 goals, 14 assists). Tim Rohan provides the series preview as both teams chase the Cup.