NHL EDGE stats behind Hurricanes winning Stanley Cup in 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games under coach Rod BrindAmour. Carolina dominated possession metrics throughout the playoffs, posting the best offensive zone time percentage (45.5) and 5-on-5 shot attempts percentage (57.8), along with a shots-on-goal differential of plus-159. The line of Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven, and Jackson Blake was particularly impactful, combining for 25 of the team's 66 postseason goals, with Blake leading the team in playoff points with 20 in 19 games.