
Stanley Cup Finals Set as Hurricanes Face Golden Knights Amid Global Hockey Buzz
The Hurricanes clinch the Stanley Cup Finals berth with a 6‑1 win, while Bruins, Devils and other teams navigate coaching changes and international tournaments.
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The Hurricanes clinch the Stanley Cup Finals berth with a 6‑1 win, while Bruins, Devils and other teams navigate coaching changes and international tournaments.

The NHL’s championship series is set to begin Tuesday as the Carolina Hurricanes host the Vegas Golden Knights, while Boston-connected players make waves at the IIHF World Championship and the International Ice Hockey Federation reverses its Russia ban.

Recent moves in the NHL see assistant coach Jay Leach exit the Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights dominate on the road, and speculation swirls around the Vancouver Canucks’ possible hiring of Manny Malhotra amid family concerns.

The Bruins part ways with assistant coach Jay Leach, the Capitals bring in Ray Bennett, and the Islanders’ AHL team rebrands as the Hamilton Hammers, while the Canadiens take an early lead in the East and several Bruins compete at the World Championships.

The Boston Bruins have opted not to extend the contract of assistant coach Jay Leach, bringing an end to a two‑year stint that began in 2024. The decision comes despite the team's defensive improvements under his guidance.