PK Subban, Mark Messier Predict Stanley Cup Final Will Reach Game 7

Analysts expect Vegas to force a series finale.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 151 min read

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"These two teams deserve a Game 7." 😯 @PKSubban1 and Mark Messier both say the Stanley Cup Final won't end tonight on A

What happened: ESPN analysts PK Subban and Mark Messier expressed their belief that the 2026 Stanley Cup Final will not conclude in Game 6. Both experts predicted that the series will require a seventh game to determine a champion as the matchup heads to a critical juncture.

Why it matters: The Carolina Hurricanes currently lead the series 3-2 and are one win away from their first title since 2006. A victory by Vegas would shift the momentum and force a winner-take-all Game 7 in Raleigh, where Jordan Staal and the Hurricanes would have one final home-ice advantage.

By the numbers: Carolina leads series 3-2. Jordan Staal: 5 goals in 5 games (tied NHL Final record). Brandon Bussi: 2-0 record since taking over as starter in Game 3.

What to watch: Fans can watch Game 6 on ABC and the ESPN App to see if the series ends tonight or moves to a Game 7 on June 17.

Sources

@espn Jun 14, 8:16 PM ET

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