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Hurricanes Win Stanley Cup, Staal MVP, Record Parade

6/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on June 20, 2026, to win the 2026 Stanley Cup.
Captain Jordan Staal lifted the Cup and earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
Around 150,000 fans crowded downtown Raleigh, setting a record, while Governor Josh Stein renamed Edwards Mill Road “Hurricanes Highway” in post-parade ceremony.
General manager Eric Tulsky signed left winger Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year $1.75 million deal on stage.

History

Historical Context

After moving from Minnesota in 1993, the Dallas Stars rose to the top of the NHL’s newly realigned Pacific Division, posting a franchise-record 51 wins and 114 points in 1998-99. Their 4-2 series win over the Buffalo Sabres secured the league’s first Stanley Cup in a Sun Belt market, highlighted by Brett Hull’s controversial triple-overtime goal that spurred the crease rule’s repeal.

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Story summary

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on June 20, 2026, to win the 2026 Stanley Cup.
Captain Jordan Staal lifted the Cup and earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
Around 150,000 fans crowded downtown Raleigh, setting a record, while Governor Josh Stein renamed Edwards Mill Road “Hurricanes Highway” in post-parade ceremony.
General manager Eric Tulsky signed left winger Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year $1.75 million deal on stage.

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