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Oct 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) gets the shot away against Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

5 keys for the Carolina Hurricanes as they battle Vegas in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final

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Reviewing the 5 keys from the Carolina Hurricanes' Eastern Conference Finals series

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May 31, 2026

After a bumpy start, the Hurricanes left no doubt who the class of the East is

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May 30, 2026

The Hurricanes conquer the hump, bury Montreal to advance to the Stanley Cup Final

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May 29, 2026

May 27, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26), defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) and goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) react after defeating the Montreal Canadiens in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Back at home, the Hurricanes have a chance to finish the job in front of the Caniacs

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May 29, 2026

May 27, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; during the first period in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

The Hurricanes ruin the birthday party, stomp the Habs with a shutout win in Game 4

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May 27, 2026

May 25, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) and Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) react after a play during overtime in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

The edge between a stranglehold and a tie series is slim for the Hurricanes in Game 4

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May 27, 2026

May 25, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes players celebrate after winning game three of the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Svechnikov plays the hero in OT, pushes the Hurricanes ahead in the conference finals

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May 26, 2026

May 23, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate after scoring an overtime goal against the Montréal Canadiens in game two of the Eastern Conferene Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

As the series moves to Montreal, the Hurricanes look to regain home ice in Game 3

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May 25, 2026

May 23, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman K'Andre Miller (19) reacts after being fouled during the second period against the Montréal Canadiens in game two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Sticks, skates, and spears were just a small part of a wild Game 2 for the Hurricanes

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May 24, 2026

May 23, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) celebrates after scoring an overtime goal against the Montréal Canadiens in game two of the Eastern Conferene Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Hurricanes even the conference finals with a little more Game 2 overtime magic

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May 23, 2026

May 21, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) challenges Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) for the puck during the second period in game one of the Eastern Conferene Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

A lopsided loss might be the wake-up call that the Hurricanes needed ahead of Game 2

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May 23, 2026

May 21, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Montreal Canadiens left wing Alexandre Texier (85) celebrates after scoring a goal against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the first period in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

New year, same issues for the Hurricanes as they drop Game 1 of the conference finals

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May 22, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) misses on his shot attempt against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Game 1 is upon us as the Hurricanes and Canadiens begin the Eastern Conference Finals

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May 21, 2026

Apr 1, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; NHL linesman Mark Shewchyk (92) drops the puck at face-off between Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) and Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

5 keys for the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals against Montreal

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May 20, 2026

May 9, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) skates with the puck as Philadelphia Flyers defense Jamie Drysdale (9) defends in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

Revisiting our pre-round predictions after the Carolina Hurricanes swept the Flyers

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May 11, 2026

May 9, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; The Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers shake hands after game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

The Metro crown sits on the Hurricanes' heads once more after sweeping the Flyers

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May 10, 2026

May 9, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (right) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

The Hurricanes make NHL history, sweep their way to the Eastern Conference Finals

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May 9, 2026

May 7, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (11) battles wit Carolina Hurricanes defenseman K'andre Miller (19) during the third period in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

With the Flyers' season on thin ice, the Hurricanes seek the division crown in Game 4

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May 9, 2026

May 7, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates his goal with right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Hurricanes do the bullying on Broad Street in Game 3, pushing Philly to the brink

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May 7, 2026

May 4, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) scores the game winning goal past Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (80) and defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) during the first overtime in game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Hurricanes head to Philly with a 2-0 series lead as home ice shifts to the Flyers

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May 7, 2026

Dec 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) skates against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Philadelphia ties make this a bittersweet series for a few Carolina Hurricanes

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May 6, 2026

May 4, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) celebrates his game winning goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first overtime in game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Hurricanes erase their first deficit of the playoffs, win Game 2 in overtime

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May 4, 2026

May 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Trevor Zegras (46) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) battle during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Hurricanes must keep their momentum rolling in Game 2 after another shutout win

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May 4, 2026

May 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) is congratulated by left wing Taylor Hall (71) and right wing Jackson Blake (53) after his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Hurricanes show few signs of rust after a week off, shut out the Flyers in Game 1

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May 2, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) and Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) battle over the loose puck in from of Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

A new battle begins as the Hurricanes and the Flyers begin their second-round clash

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May 2, 2026

Dec 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) and right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) battle Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (11) for the puck in the overtime at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

5 keys for the Carolina Hurricanes as they battle the Flyers in the second round

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Apr 30, 2026

Apr 25, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on a shot from Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) in the third period of game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn

The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Senators, and the road was paved with big moments

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Apr 26, 2026

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