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A look at the 2025‑26 Upper Deck MVP hockey blaster boxes opened in honor of the Stanley Cup Finals, highlighting rookie debuts, MVP finalists and collector appeal.
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A look at the 2025‑26 Upper Deck MVP hockey blaster boxes opened in honor of the Stanley Cup Finals, highlighting rookie debuts, MVP finalists and collector appeal.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour and Vegas Golden Knights mentor John Tortorella meet in the championship, each known for demanding, disciplined systems that have reshaped their teams.

The championship series opens in Raleigh, featuring two teams stacked with goal‑scorers and key players ready to make an impact.

The Stanley Cup Final opens in Raleigh with the Carolina Hurricanes facing the Vegas Golden Knights, two teams distinguished by deep rosters, elite goaltending and players eyeing both Olympic gold and the championship.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights bring unprecedented offensive depth to the Stanley Cup Final, with both teams boasting record numbers of goal‑scorers and key players poised to make an impact.

After overcoming years of playoff heartbreak, the Hurricanes have surged to the Stanley Cup Final, set to face the Vegas Golden Knights in a clash that underscores the team's remarkable transformation.

The Hurricanes have secured a spot in the Stanley Cup Final, ending a 20‑year drought and setting the stage for a showdown with the Vegas Golden Knights.

A late turnover by Lane Hutson set the stage for Andrei Svechnikov's overtime winner, giving the Hurricanes a 3-2 victory and a 2-1 series edge over the Montreal Canadiens.

Carolina’s relentless pressure forced a costly turnover, allowing Svechnikov to clinch a 3‑2 win over Montreal in Game 3. The Hurricanes now lead 2‑1, while Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis lamented his team’s handling of the decisive play.

Andrei Svechnikov’s overtime winner caps a 3-2 victory, giving Carolina a 2-1 edge in the Eastern Conference Final.

After an 11‑day hiatus, the Carolina Hurricanes fell 6‑2 to the Montreal Canadiens, exposing defensive lapses and a quiet offensive output.

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived at a pivotal moment, with the Carolina Hurricanes set to host the Montreal Canadiens in a series that pits two contrasting philosophies against each other. While the Hurricanes have ridden a dominant stretch to a plus‑68 net rating, the Canadiens have clawed their way through back‑to‑back seven‑game battles, showcasing a resilience that could reshape the narrative of the matchup.

The Hockey News has opened its full historical archive to subscribers, revealing 76 years of hockey coverage. The latest rankings spotlight Lucas Raymond and several other standout performers.

The Hockey News has opened its full archive to subscribers, showcasing 76 years of hockey history while spotlighting Esa Lindell’s No. 74 ranking and the emerging stars just behind him.

After a dominant regular season that produced a franchise‑record 291 goals, the Carolina Hurricanes are poised to confront the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference finals, hoping to translate their depth and resilience into a long‑awaited championship run.
The Grand Rapids Griffins lost 2‑1 to the Chicago Wolves in the opening game of the Central Division final, while the Vancouver Canucks announced the Sedin twins as co‑presidents of hockey operations and promoted Ryan Johnson to general manager. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers terminated head coach Kris Knoblauch after three seasons.

Veteran netminder Frederik Andersen is posting career‑best numbers in the NHL playoffs, leading all goaltenders in goals‑against average and save percentage as the Hurricanes open with an 8‑0 record.

Frederik Andersen leads all postseason goaltenders with a 1.12 GAA and .950 save percentage, driving the Hurricanes to a historic sweep and a shot at the Eastern Conference final.