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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes is a Stanley Cup Final of playoff powerhouses

Now the hottest teams in hockey will meet for the Stanley Cup. Vegas swept Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado in the Western Conference Final and has won 19 of 24 games since John Tortorella took over as coach in late March. Carolina has won 12 of 13 the playoffs, including four in a row to put away Montreal to reach the Cup final.

Hurricanes roll past Canadiens 6-1 in Eastern Conference Final, earn trip to Stanley Cup Final

The Hurricanes the first team to reach the Stanley Cup Final with only one postseason loss since 1983.

Claude Lemieux honored ahead of Eastern Conference Final Game 5 one day after shocking death

The Hurricanes and Canadiens took a moment to pay respects to the late Claude Lemieux ahead of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Canada's Stanley Cup drought continues as Canadiens eliminated from playoffs

A Canadian team hasn't won the Stanley Cup since the Montreal Canadiens in 1993. That drought was extended when the Hurricanes ousted the Canadiens.

Hurricanes crush Canadiens to set up Stanley Cup Final date with Golden Knights

The Carolina Hurricanes have finally broken through their Eastern Conference Final roadblock. Now comes the chance to play for the Stanley Cup for the first time in two decades.

Who will win the Stanley Cup? Picks for Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights series

The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights will battle for the Stanley Cup. Who will win? USA TODAY Sports' NHL experts made early predictions.

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Back In The Stanley Cup Final

Dominating the Canadiens in a lopsided five-game surge, Carolina clinches its first title berth since 2006. The red-hot Canes now host Vegas to battle for hockey’s ultimate prize.

Stanley Cup Final schedule, TV channel for Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights

Here's the schedule for the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights.

Montreal Canadiens are eliminated after dominant loss to Hurricanes, as Canada's Stanley Cup drought stretches to 33 years

The Habs were the last Canadian team to win a Stanley Cup back in 1993.

Hurricanes pay tribute to late Canadiens standout Claude Lemieux

The Carolina Hurricanes paid tribute to former Montreal Canadiens standout Claude Lemieux before Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Hurricanes fans mock Canadiens with 'Olé' chant during Game 5 blowout

Carolina Hurricanes fans took a playful shot at the Canadiens by stealing Montreal fans' 'Olé' chant.

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes is a Stanley Cup Final of playoff powerhouses

Hurricanes roll past Canadiens 6-1 in Eastern Conference Final, earn trip to Stanley Cup Final

Claude Lemieux honored ahead of Eastern Conference Final Game 5 one day after shocking death

Canada's Stanley Cup drought continues as Canadiens eliminated from playoffs

Hurricanes crush Canadiens to set up Stanley Cup Final date with Golden Knights

Who will win the Stanley Cup? Picks for Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights series

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Back In The Stanley Cup Final

Stanley Cup Final schedule, TV channel for Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights

Montreal Canadiens are eliminated after dominant loss to Hurricanes, as Canada's Stanley Cup drought stretches to 33 years

Hurricanes pay tribute to late Canadiens standout Claude Lemieux

Hurricanes fans mock Canadiens with 'Olé' chant during Game 5 blowout

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