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Knights Edge Hurricanes 5-4, Anthem Singer Sparks Debate

6/6/2026

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The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center.
Fans split sharply over anthem singer Adam Lee Decker’s performance at the opening.
Decker, who has sung the anthem at Hurricanes games for nine years, will perform again for Game 2.
Head coach Rod Brind’Amour noted the Hurricanes’ eight-year playoff streak as they reach their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006.

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The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center.
Fans split sharply over anthem singer Adam Lee Decker’s performance at the opening.
Decker, who has sung the anthem at Hurricanes games for nine years, will perform again for Game 2.
Head coach Rod Brind’Amour noted the Hurricanes’ eight-year playoff streak as they reach their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006.