Hurricanes Clinch Stanley Cup With Game 6 Win in Las Vegas

Carolina secures second title with Game 6 win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 151 min read

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What happened: The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in Game 6 to win the 2026 Stanley Cup. Before the final period at T-Mobile Arena, defenseman Jaccob Slavin emphasized a fearless mentality as the team protected a two-goal lead to clinch the series.

Why it matters: The victory marks Carolina's second championship in report/article/hurricanes-one-win-from-stanley-cup-after-game-5-victory-2026-06-12">Hurricanes</a> relied on defensive leadership and timely scoring to secure the 4-2 series win over Vegas.

By the numbers: Carolina finished the series with four wins in their final five games, outscoring Vegas 11-6 over the final three contests. Jaccob Slavin led all skaters with a +3 rating in the deciding game while averaging over 23 minutes of ice time.

What to watch: The Hurricanes will return to Raleigh for a championship parade as the NHL enters the 2026 offseason.

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@SportsCenter Jun 14, 10:12 PM ET

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