Published Jun 1, 5:52am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 1, 5:52am ET
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Updated Jun 1, 5:52am ET
The stage is set for the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals, with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes colliding for the biggest prize in ice hockey.
Both teams have enjoyed memorable seasons, but for one, their campaign will ultimately end in disappointment if they aren’t able to win the Stanley Cup.
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| Hurricanes | -150 |
| Golden Knights | +132 |
For the first time since winning the Stanley Cup in 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes will be back in the season-defining series. The Canes have been strong throughout the season, but they have taken their form to the next level in the post-season, beginning with back-to-back sweeps against the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers.
In the Eastern Conference Finals, they overcame the Montreal Canadiens in five games. History has already been made by the Canes this term, recording the fewest post-season defeats on their way to the Stanley Cup Finals since the Canadiens in 1975-76.
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The Vegas Golden Knights created one of the most memorable series performances in the NHL this season, overcoming and sweeping the dominant Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals. Vegas will be playing in their third Stanley Cup this season, and they will be chasing a second win.
Jack Eichel has been one of their standout players, scoring a team-high 90 points. Prior to the sweep against the Avalanche, the Golden Knights had beaten the Utah Mammoth in six games and the Anaheim Ducks in six games.
| TOTAL | Hurricanes | Golden Knights | DRAWS | |
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| Reguation WINS | 16 | 9 | 7 | - |
| GOALS | 100 | 49 | 51 |
The Hurricanes have been dominant in the postseason to this point, and their excellent winning record makes them hard to overlook. Therefore, we foresee them opening the series with a win in Game 1 on Tuesday.
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Carolina Hurricanes (-150)
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