The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup on June 13, 2026, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 5 of the Final. The series ended 4-1 in favor of Carolina, with the Hurricanes securing their third championship in franchise history.
Goaltender Frederik Andersen recorded a shutout, stopping all 28 shots he faced. The Hurricanes' goals were scored by Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and Martin Necas. The victory capped a dominant postseason run for Carolina, which finished the regular season with the best record in the Eastern Conference.
The Golden Knights, who won the Cup in 2023, were unable to replicate their previous success. Vegas goaltender Adin Hill made 22 saves in the loss. The Hurricanes' win marked the first time a team from North Carolina had won the Stanley Cup since 2006.
