2025-26 Stanley Cup Final preview hub
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have looked virtually unstoppable so far in the 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoffs, but something has to give.
The Canes have stormed through Rounds 1 to 3, dominating their opponents territorially and losing one game total, with goaltender Frederik Andersen playing the best hockey of his career. The Golden Knights needed six games to dispose of their first two opponents but pulled the upset of the postseason so far, downing the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche via sweep in the Western Conference Final, with forwards Mitch Marner, Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden leading the way offensively.
The Canes and Golden Knights are powered by no-nonsense motivators behind the bench in Rod ‘The Bod’ Brind’Amour and John Tortorella, respectively, both of whom will likely earn plenty of headlines during the series given their fiery natures.
So which club prevails in this matchup of powerhouses?
Below, you’ll find links to all Daily Faceoff’s comprehensive Stanley Cup Final preview coverage in a single convenient location:
SCHEDULE
2025-26 Stanley Cup Final schedule – By Steven Ellis
SERIES PREVIEW
(M1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (P3) Vegas Golden Knights – By Anthony Trudeau
SPECIAL FEATURES
Conn Smythe Trophy Power Rankings – Coming June 1
Breaking down the Stanley Cup Final goalie matchup – Coming June 2
Key stats to know for the Stanley Cup Final – Coming June 2
Top storylines of the Stanley Cup Final – Coming June 2
PREDICTIONS
Stanley Cup Final picks – Coming June 1
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