The Carolina Hurricanes have reached the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006 after defeating the Montreal Canadiens in five games, showcasing dominance throughout the series. Despite two overtime games, Montreal never seemed to pose a real threat, as Carolina outperformed them in offensive zone time and physicality. The Hurricanes capped off the series with a commanding 6-1 victory in Game 5, highlighted by a strong first period and contributions from Taylor Hall and Eric Robinson. They will now face the Vegas Golden Knights for a chance at their second Stanley Cup, with Game 1 set for June 2 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh.
