NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 13
The 2026 NHL Stanley Cup final is on the second day of a two-day break between Game 5 and Game 6.
The Carolina Hurricanes lead the best-of-seven series three games to two after picking up a vital 4-2 victory in Game 5. In that Game 5, it was the big boys of the Hurricanes who stepped up, as Nikolaj Ehlers finished with three assists, Andrei Svechnikov scored twice, and Sebastian Aho and captain Jordan Staal each added a goal.
The Hurricanes carry the momentum onto the road in Vegas, but don't count the Golden Knights out yet. Vegas has proven resilient in the playoffs, and with the loads of experience throughout their lineup, they won't panic for a second.
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The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are scheduled to begin the Stanley Cup final on June 2.
Leading Scorers
1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 29 points, 21 games
2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 22 points, 21 games
T-3. Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 18 points, 18 games
T-3. Jackson Blake, Carolina Hurricanes: 18 points, 18 games
T-3. Brett Howden, Vegas Golden Knights: 18 points, 21 games
T-3. Shea Theodore, Vegas Golden Knights: 18 points, 21 games
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This story was originally published June 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM.