Montreal Canadiens players react to goals by the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., on May 29, 2026. AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker
Hockey might be considered Canada’s game, but its most iconic trophy has extended its decades-long residency in the United States for at least another year.
Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven and Eric Robinson scored in a dominating first period that helped push the Hurricanes past the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Friday night, closing a five-game series.