The Carolina Hurricanes have won their first Stanley Cup since 2006.

Three Hurricanes players have welcomed babies in these playoffs since early May. Multiple members of the Golden Knights are preparing for deliveries of their own in June.

After clinching the Eastern Conference title, the Hurricanes defenseman rushed from the ice to the delivery room to welcome his new son.

From Jalen Chatfield's grizzled mane to Mitch Marner's valiant attempt, the facial hair stakes have never been higher in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup finals.

Former Canucks Jalen Chatfield (Carolina) and Nic Dowd, Ben Hutton, and John Tortorella (Vegas) will play in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.

Former Canucks defenceman Jalen Chatfield and the Carolina Hurricanes have taken down the Montréal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Dominant possession and a relentless four-line attack fueled Carolina’s overtime surge, as Nikolaj Ehlers’ heroics and a stifling defensive effort leveled the series against the Canadiens.

Philadelphia continues to unravel at the worst possible time in the series.

An elite penalty kill and a sudden power-play surge silenced Philadelphia, as Jalen Chatfield’s shorthanded strike moved Carolina within striking distance of the Eastern Conference Final.