The Carolina Hurricanes are 2026 Stanley Cup champions, Jordan Staal wins Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoffs MVP
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6, becoming Stanley Cup champions for the second time in franchise history. Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal was named Playoffs MVP, becoming the oldest player ever to win the Conn Smythe Trophy at 37 years and 277 days old.