Vegas rallies from two-goal deficit for historic 5-4 Game 1 victory over Carolina in 2026 Stanley Cup Final.
Kent Hughes must add a second-line center and right-shot defenseman to advance past the Eastern Conference final.
Vegas enters its third Final in nine years against Carolina's 2006 champions in a best-of-seven starting June 2.
Analysis of Montreal's path from Eastern Conference finalists to Stanley Cup contenders in 2026-27.
Preview of Friday's Game 5 between Montreal and Carolina with series implications for the Cup Final.
Carolina seizes 3-1 series lead with three straight wins over Montreal in Eastern Conference Final.