Carolina are tipped to take the opening game of the Stanley Cup Finals.
The Hurricanes have been on an outstanding run on the playoffs so far, with their only defeat so far coming after a long lay-off between series.
Key Numbers – Can Hurricanes Go 13-1 In Playoffs?
- Carolina Hurricanes have won 12 of their 13 playoff games
- Vegas Golden Knights have lost 4 games during the playoffs so far
- The Under has cashed in 10 of Carolina’s 13 postseason games
- The Under has hit in 5 of the previous 8 meetings
Hurricanes Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Vegas Won Last Meeting
- Carolina Hurricanes lead the all-time series 9-7
- Vegas Golden Knights won 6-3 when the two teams last met on October 28
Vegas Golden Knights Form – Road To Stanley Cup Finals
Vegas booked their place in the Stanley Cup Finals by beating Utah, Anaheim and Colorado.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-19 | vs Utah Mammoth | W | 4-2 |
| Apr-21 | vs Utah Mammoth | L | 2-3 |
| Apr-24 | at Utah Mammoth | L | 2-4 |
| Apr-27 | at Utah Mammoth | W | 5-4 OT |
| Apr-29 | vs Utah Mammoth | W | 5-4 2OT |
| May-01 | at Utah Mammoth | W | 5-1 |
| May-04 | vs Anaheim Ducks | W | 3-1 |
| May-06 | vs Anaheim Ducks | L | 1-3 |
| May-08 | at Anaheim Ducks | W | 6-2 |
| May-10 | at Anaheim Ducks | L | 3-4 |
| May-12 | vs Anaheim Ducks | W | 3-2 OT |
| May-14 | at Anaheim Ducks | W | 5-1 |
| May-20 | at Colorado Avalanche | W | 4-2 |
| May-22 | at Colorado Avalanche | W | 3-1 |
| May-24 | vs Colorado Avalanche | W | 5-3 |
| May-26 | vs Colorado Avalanche | W | 2-1 |
Carolina Hurricanes Form – Road To Stanley Cup Finals
Carolina enter the Stanley Cup Finals having eliminated Ottawa, Philadelphia and Montreal from the playoffs.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-18 | vs Ottawa Senators | W | 2-0 |
| Apr-20 | vs Ottawa Senators | W | 3-2 2OT |
| Apr-23 | at Ottawa Senators | W | 2-1 |
| Apr-25 | at Ottawa Senators | W | 4-2 |
| May-02 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | W | 3-0 |
| May-04 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | W | 3-2 OT |
| May-07 | at Philadelphia Flyers | W | 4-1 |
| May-09 | at Philadelphia Flyers | W | 3-2 OT |
| May-21 | vs Montreal Canadiens | L | 2-6 |
| May-23 | vs Montreal Canadiens | W | 3-2 OT |
| May-25 | at Montreal Canadiens | W | 3-2 OT |
| May-27 | at Montreal Canadiens | W | 4-0 |
| May-29 | vs Montreal Canadiens | W | 6-1 |