NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 13

The Carolina Hurricanes lead the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final after a 4-2 victory in Game 5, with Nikolaj Ehlers recording three assists, Andrei Svechnikov scoring twice, and both Sebastian Aho and captain Jordan Staal adding goals. The Hurricanes will have a chance to clinch the championship in Game 6, though the series is currently in a two-day break as of June 13. Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart has struggled, failing to post a save percentage above .900, while Carolina's Brandon Bussi has been solid in net.