Hurricanes one win from Cup Final as Jordan Staal calls Carolina's dominant play "a machine"

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final, as of May 29, 2026. Captain Jordan Staal praised the team's dominant, systematic style of play, describing it as 'a machine' that consistently suppresses opponents' scoring chances and maintains relentless pressure. The Hurricanes have been dominant in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, putting themselves on the brink of a Cup Final berth.