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Carolina Caps Historic Cup Run in 19 Games
sports1 month ago

Carolina Caps Historic Cup Run in 19 Games

The Carolina Hurricanes clinched their first Stanley Cup in two decades with a 3-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5, finishing the playoffs in 19 games—the fewest by a champion since 1988. The win validated Rod Brind'Amour's tight-checking system, showcased rookie goalie Brandon Bussi after Frederik Andersen's injury, and crowned Jordan Staal as the oldest Conn Smythe Trophy winner while underscoring a veteran core (Staal, Slavin, Aho, Martinook, Svechnikov) with an average top-20 age of 29.

via Defector|
#brandon-bussi#carolina-hurricanes#jordan-staal
Andersen first to lift Stanley Cup as Hurricanes clinch title
sports1 month ago

Andersen first to lift Stanley Cup as Hurricanes clinch title

Carolina Hurricanes clinched their first Stanley Cup since 2006 with a 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Frederik Andersen, who did not play in the final due to a knee injury, was stunned when captain Jordan Staal handed him the Cup first, a moment he described as 'shocked' and meaningful as he remembered his late agent Claude Lemieux. Brandon Bussi closed out the series with a 22-save shutout, and Andersen’s teammates credited his playoff run for helping the Hurricanes reach the title.

via NHL.com|
#carolina-hurricanes#frederik-andersen#jordan-staal
Hurricanes clinch second Stanley Cup with 3-0 Game 6 win
sports1 month ago

Hurricanes clinch second Stanley Cup with 3-0 Game 6 win

Carolina finished 16-3 in the playoffs, beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup; captain Jordan Staal earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, while Brandon Bussi delivered standout relief later in the Final, including a 22-save shutout in the clincher, with Nikolaj Ehlers contributing the final goal to seal the title 20 years after the franchise’s first.

via NHL.com|
#brandon-bussi#hurricanes#jordan-staal
Carolina Hurricanes clinch Stanley Cup with 3-0 win as Staal earns Conn Smythe
sports1 month ago

Carolina Hurricanes clinch Stanley Cup with 3-0 win as Staal earns Conn Smythe

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win the 2026 Stanley Cup, highlighted by Brandon Bussi’s historic 22-save shutout. Jordan Staal became the oldest Conn Smythe Trophy winner, while Rod Brind’Amour capped a remarkable run by winning the Cup as a coach after lifting it as a player. The title ends a long Cup drought for Carolina and showcases their depth and strong defense across a 16-3 playoff run.

via CBS Sports|
#brandon-bussi#carolina-hurricanes#jordan-staal
Staal again pounces in front of the net as Hurricanes tie the Final
sports1 month ago

Staal again pounces in front of the net as Hurricanes tie the Final

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal scored twice and added the go-ahead goal in a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4, knotting the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2. At 37, he became the oldest player to score in each of the first four games of a Final and helped keep Carolina alive in the series, with Brind’Amour praising his leadership and front-of-net menace while Tortorella pointed to Vegas needing to clog the blue paint.

via Las Vegas Review-Journal|
#game-4#golden-knights#hurricanes
Staal's Belly-Down Tie-Lift: Hurricanes Even Cup Final in Game 4
sports-hockey1 month ago

Staal's Belly-Down Tie-Lift: Hurricanes Even Cup Final in Game 4

Jordan Staal scored twice for the Hurricanes, including a dramatic belly-down goal that tied the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2 after a Seth Jarvis steal and a cross-ice feed from Nikolaj Ehlers, helping Carolina to a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights and knot the series at 2-2. The 37-year-old captain’s multi-goal performance in four straight Final games has him increasingly in the Conn Smythe conversation, while coaches and teammates praised his leadership and two-way impact as the Hurricanes leaned on him between more skilled linemates as the playoffs continue.

via The New York Times|
#carolina-hurricanes#hockey#jordan-staal
Staal Strikes Twice as Canes Tie Cup Final in Vegas
sports-hockey1 month ago

Staal Strikes Twice as Canes Tie Cup Final in Vegas

Jordan Staal scored twice, including a third-period winner, as the Hurricanes beat the Golden Knights 5-3 in Game 4 to knot the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at 2-2; Brandon Bussi earned a win in his first-ever playoff start with 18 saves, while Staal joined a short list by scoring in four straight Final games as captain; Stankoven and Blake opened the scoring, Vegas tied it in the second, and Nikolaj Ehlers sealed the win with a late empty-net tally after Vegas pressed.

via NHL.com|
#brandon-bussi#carolina-hurricanes#jordan-staal
Staal’s late go-ahead fuels Hurricanes to 5-3 win, tying Cup Final at 2-2
sports1 month ago

Staal’s late go-ahead fuels Hurricanes to 5-3 win, tying Cup Final at 2-2

Jordan Staal scored twice, including the third-period go-ahead, as the Hurricanes beat the Golden Knights 5-3 in Game 4 to knot the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2. Brandon Bussi stopped 18 of 21 shots in his first playoff Cup Final start, while Vegas rallied to tie 3-3 in the second before Staal and an empty-netter by Nikolaj Ehlers sealed the win. The game featured an historic four multi-goal comebacks to tie a Final game, and Carolina’s lead-in to Game 5 remains unsettled on the goaltending front.

via The New York Times|
#carolina-hurricanes#jordan-staal#nhl
Canes Rally to Stun Mammoth on Whalers Night with Late Three-Goal Surge
sports5 months ago

Canes Rally to Stun Mammoth on Whalers Night with Late Three-Goal Surge

Down 4-2 with 1:59 left, the Hurricanes ripped off three straight goals to beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 on Whalers Night. Svechnikov scored twice, Gostisbehere tied the game late, and Jordan Staal capped the comeback with 30 seconds remaining. Brandon Bussi made 21 saves for his fourth straight win, as Carolina joined a rare NHL club by winning in regulation after trailing by two late.

via NHL.com|
#carolina-hurricanes#comeback#jordan-staal
"Hyman's Hat Trick Leads Oilers to Dominant 6-1 Victory over Hurricanes"
sports2 years ago

"Hyman's Hat Trick Leads Oilers to Dominant 6-1 Victory over Hurricanes"

The Carolina Hurricanes suffered a brutal 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, with the Oilers scoring twice in the opening minute. Carolina's goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov was pulled after allowing three goals on six shots in just 5:46 of play. Despite a late goal from Jordan Staal, the Hurricanes struggled throughout the game, prompting coach Rod Brind'Amour to express his disappointment. The Hurricanes will look to bounce back in their next game against the Calgary Flames.

via NHL.com|
#carolina-hurricanes#edmonton-oilers#jordan-staal
Jordan Staal signs four-year, $11.6 million contract extension with Carolina Hurricanes.
sports3 years ago

Jordan Staal signs four-year, $11.6 million contract extension with Carolina Hurricanes.

The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed their captain, Jordan Staal, to a four-year contract extension worth $11.6 million. The deal includes a full no-movement clause for the first three years and a full no-trade clause for the final year. Staal has been an integral part of the Hurricanes' success and has been either captain, co-captain, or alternate captain in each of his 10 seasons in Carolina.

via Russian Machine Never Breaks|
#captain#carolina-hurricanes#contract-extension
Jordan Staal re-signs with Hurricanes for 4 years, $11.6 million.
sports3 years ago

Jordan Staal re-signs with Hurricanes for 4 years, $11.6 million.

Jordan Staal has signed a four-year, $11.6 million contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes, with an average annual value of $2.9 million. The 34-year-old center had 34 points in 81 regular-season games this season and has been the Hurricanes' captain since 2019. Staal is the longest-tenured member of the Hurricanes and ranks fourth in Carolina/Hartford Whalers history in games played.

via NHL.com|
#carolina-hurricanes#contract-extension#jordan-staal
Jordan Staal signs four-year extension with Hurricanes.
sports3 years ago

Jordan Staal signs four-year extension with Hurricanes.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed their captain, Jordan Staal, to a four-year contract extension worth $11.6 million. The deal includes a no-movement clause for three seasons and a no-trade clause for the final season in 2026-27. Staal has been a top-tier defensive pivot throughout his career and is an important veteran presence for the Hurricanes. While this is a significant investment in a mid-30s player with lower-end offensive contributions, getting Staal locked in gives Carolina some security with its center depth moving forward.

via ESPN|
#captain#carolina-hurricanes#contract-extension
"Canes' 'Carolina Way' and grit overpower Devils in playoffs"
sports3 years ago

"Canes' 'Carolina Way' and grit overpower Devils in playoffs"

Despite being depleted by injuries, the Carolina Hurricanes have emerged as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender by relying on their defined identity of relentless forechecking, active blueliners, and a five-man commitment to defense. The Hurricanes' system led to 14 different players scoring at least 25 points, including a dozen with double-digit goals. Jordan Staal, the team's captain, sets the tone with his suffocating defense and workmanlike approach. The Hurricanes' success is a result of their commitment to teamwork and process over results, which is known as "The (Other) Carolina Way."

via The Athletic|
#carolina-hurricanes#jordan-staal#nhl