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John Tortorella will not be returning as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after helping the team reach the Stanley Cup Final, a short but impactful stint that began in March to provide an immediate boost. Vegas, which lost the Final to the Hurricanes in six games, praised Tortorella’s leadership while noting his departure at season's end; no replacement was announced, though AHL coach Ryan Craig was among those linked to the gig.
The Vegas Golden Knights announced that John Tortorella will not return as head coach after guiding the team to the Stanley Cup Final on an interim basis, with GM Kelly McCrimmon thanking him for his leadership and signaling a search for a new coach, potentially promoting from within (e.g., Henderson Silver Knights coach Ryan Craig).
The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup with a 3-0 Game 6 victory at T-Mobile Arena, completing a 4-2 series win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Taylor Hall opened the scoring for Carolina, followed by a second goal from Jackson Blake, and an empty-netter from Nikolaj Ehlers sealed the win. Vegas peppered Carter Hart with 22 shots, but he stopped 20, as attendance reached 18,354.
The Hurricanes throttled the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years, riding a lockdown defense and a 22-save shutout by Brandon Bussi; Jackson Blake had a goal and an assist, Taylor Hall opened the scoring, and captain Jordan Staal earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
In a preview for Game 6 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, the Hurricanes are favored to knock off the Vegas Golden Knights with Carolina’s depth and Brandon Bussi in goal, who is highlighted for Over 21.5 saves at -110. The piece also outlines a same-game parlay (Hurricanes moneyline, Over 5.5, Seth Jarvis points) and lists odds: Hurricanes -115 / Golden Knights -105, Over 5.5 -130, suggesting continued high-scoring action. The game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with betting links and deep-dive analyses included.
Carolina Hurricanes enter Game 6 in Las Vegas with everyone available, possibility of either Brandon Bussi or Frederik Andersen in goal (goaltender TBD). Forwards and defense are expected to stay as in Game 5, with Staal aiming to become the first Cup Final player to score in six straight games. Scratches: Deslauriers, Kotkaniemi, Reilly.
Sunday’s TV slate centers on Grantchester’s final season premiere, Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, and ongoing FIFA World Cup matches, along with a mix of premieres and finales across PBS, ABC, and other networks.
Carolina aims to close the Stanley Cup Final in Game 6 by delivering a full 60-minute performance, building on improved stretches in forechecking, defense, and transition denial. With William Karlsson out for Vegas and the Knights facing desperation, the Canes must wear them down and finish what they started in a tense finale.
Carolina’s tighter, relentless “Hurricane hockey” carried Game 5 as the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2, taking a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup Final and moving one win from their first title in 20 years. Vegas battled through lineup changes and the absence of William Karlsson, but Carolina’s suffocating defense and timely aggression, including continued improvement since Tortorella’s challenge, position the Canes to close out the series at home in Game 6.
Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, delivering a sharp, thrill-free performance led by Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho, with rookie Brandon Bussi stepping up in goal as the Canes controlled the run of play and won in regulation.
Brandon Bussi became the first goalie to win his first two playoff starts in the Stanley Cup Final as the Hurricanes defeated the Golden Knights 4-2 to take a 3-2 series lead. Jordan Staal extended his five-game goal streak, while Svechnikov and Aho supplied crucial second-period scoring to steady Carolina, and Vegas’s Carter Hart continued to struggle by allowing 4+ goals for a fifth straight Final game, setting up a must-win Game 6 back in Las Vegas.
Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final pits the Hurricanes vs. the Golden Knights with Brandon Bussi in net for Carolina; the top bet is Brandon Bussi Over 21.5 saves (+100) as Vegas tests him. A same‑game parlay leans on Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven for points, with Jack Eichel to score at +230. Odds: Golden Knights +130 moneyline, Hurricanes -150; puck line +1.5/-1.5 and over/under 5.5. Game at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC on June 11, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET, airing on ABC.
The Hart Memorial Trophy finalists for 2025-26 are Nikita Kucherov (Lightning), Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) and Connor McDavid (Oilers). The winner will be announced before Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final during pregame coverage on ESPN2 and Sportsnet, with Vegas and Carolina tied 2-2. Kucherov had 130 points (44 goals, 86 assists) in 76 games and led the league in points per game (1.71); MacKinnon had 53 goals and 127 points with a +57 rating and helped Colorado win the Presidents’ Trophy and Jennings Trophy; McDavid led the league with 138 points and 90 assists, earning the Art Ross and entering the Hart final as a three-time winner who could become the fourth player to win four times. McDavid was also the Ted Lindsay Award winner announced on Sunday.
Carolina hosts Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final with the series tied 2-2, aiming for its first lead in Raleigh after a 5-3 win in Vegas in Game 4. Jordan Staal scored twice and Brandon Bussi delivered a strong playoff debut win; no Hurricanes injuries reported as they prepare for Sunday’s potential Game 6 in Vegas while sticking with a flexible goaltending plan.
Brind'Amour said everybody is available for Game 5 vs. Vegas and will decide between Brandon Bussi, who thrived in Game 4, and Frederik Andersen, who was rested, with Pyotr Kochetkov backing up. Projected forwards: Ehlers-Staal-Jarvis; Hall-Stankoven-Blake; Svechnikov-Aho-Martinook; Carrier-Jankowski-Robinson. Defense: Slavin-Chatfield; Miller-Walker; Gostisbehere-Nikishin. Special teams: PP1 (Aho, Ehlers, Jarvis, Svechnikov with Gostisbehere); PP2 (Blake, Hall, Jankowski, Stankoven with Nikishin). Scratches: Deslauriers, Kotkaniemi, Reilly.