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Golden Knights need improved play from Eichel, Hart and special teams to beat the Hurricanes

Golden Knights need improved play from Eichel, Hart and special teams to beat the Hurricanes

Mark Anderson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 10 - 12:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Golden Knights find themselves in the same spot as they were in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs, and Vegas certainly would love for it to be the same outcome.
Players' union asks NHL for a Mike Babcock investigation if Oilers want to hire him, AP sources say

Players' union asks NHL for a Mike Babcock investigation if Oilers want to hire him, AP sources say

John Wawrow And Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted June 10 - 10:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NHL Players' Association has asked the league to investigate Mike Babcock's ill-fated tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets before Edmonton or any other NHL team can hire him as coach, two people with knowledge of the discussions said Wednesday.
A wild Stanley Cup Final swings again as Hurricanes win 5-3 to make series 2-2 with Golden Knights

A wild Stanley Cup Final swings again as Hurricanes win 5-3 to make series 2-2 with Golden Knights

Mark Anderson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 10 - 12:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Carolina-Vegas series was largely expected to be a Stanley Cup Final in which goals were at a premium and each shift felt like a march up a well-defended hill.
Veteran Staal scoring at a pace not seen in the Stanley Cup Final since Bossy in 1982

Veteran Staal scoring at a pace not seen in the Stanley Cup Final since Bossy in 1982

W.g. Ramirez, Associated Press  |  Updated June 9 - 10:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal chose the simple approach to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final with Carolina trailing in the best-of-seven series.
Peter Laviolette will be the LA Kings' next head coach, AP source says

Peter Laviolette will be the LA Kings' next head coach, AP source says

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted June 8 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Peter Laviolette will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.
Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4

Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted June 7 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads.
Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead

Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead

Mark Anderson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 6 - 11:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A four-goal lead in what has been a wacky, compelling and highly entertaining Stanley Cup Final nearly wasn't enough for the Golden Knights on Saturday night.
From Carolina jeers to Vegas cheers, Carter Hart faces a different Stanley Cup Final test

From Carolina jeers to Vegas cheers, Carter Hart faces a different Stanley Cup Final test

Mark Anderson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 6 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Between the boos and "no means no" chants, Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart was the top target for vitriol in Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Carolina.
Gerry Meehan, one of the first Buffalo Sabres players and an influential GM, dies at 79

Gerry Meehan, one of the first Buffalo Sabres players and an influential GM, dies at 79

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 6 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gerry Meehan, one of the Buffalo Sabres' first players who went on to an influential role as the team's general manager, has died. He was 79.
Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final is 'a new series' going into Game 3 after Canes' comeback

Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final is 'a new series' going into Game 3 after Canes' comeback

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted June 5 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Before the Carolina Hurricanes made their comeback, before the Vegas Golden Knights needed a goal with 81 seconds left in regulation to tie it and before Seth Jarvis scored in overtime, the sound of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final was silence.
Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3

Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Posted June 5 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.
Tortorella likes where the Golden Knights stand with the Stanley Cup Final tied 1-1: 'We're good'

Tortorella likes where the Golden Knights stand with the Stanley Cup Final tied 1-1: 'We're good'

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted June 5 - 11:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Less than 12 hours after his team blew a two-goal lead and lost in overtime, coach John Tortorella has no issues with where his Vegas Golden Knights stand in the Stanley Cup Final against Carolina that is now all tied up at 1-1.
John Tortorella's failed coach's challenge is a difference-maker in Stanley Cup Final Game 2

John Tortorella's failed coach's challenge is a difference-maker in Stanley Cup Final Game 2

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Updated June 5 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

A failed coach's challenge by John Tortorella was a momentum-changing moment in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night.
Vegas D-man Brayden McNabb's Stanley Cup Final status is unclear after taking a puck to the face

Vegas D-man Brayden McNabb's Stanley Cup Final status is unclear after taking a puck to the face

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Updated June 5 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The status of Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb moving forward in the Stanley Cup Final is unclear after he took a puck to the face in Game 2.
How the chaotic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final unfolded

How the chaotic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final unfolded

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted June 5 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes combined for five goals in the frantic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night, and another one got waved off.
Jarvis scores in OT to cap Hurricanes' stunning Game 2 comeback in Cup final

Jarvis scores in OT to cap Hurricanes' stunning Game 2 comeback in Cup final

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Updated June 4 - 11:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Carolina Hurricanes looked a step behind, down two goals and chasing a tested team filled with Stanley Cup winners from three years ago. And the pressure had been building for weeks on Seth Jarvis and the power play.
Seth Jarvis scores in overtime, Carolina beats Vegas in Game 2 to tie Stanley Cup Final

Seth Jarvis scores in overtime, Carolina beats Vegas in Game 2 to tie Stanley Cup Final

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Updated June 4 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Seth Jarvis scored on a power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to gave up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to tie the series.
Original Vegas Golden Knights make an early impact in the Stanley Cup Final

Original Vegas Golden Knights make an early impact in the Stanley Cup Final

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted June 4 - 4:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Only three players have been around for all nine seasons of the Vegas Golden Knights. This is the third trip to the Stanley Cup Final for William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb, and the thrill is still there.
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: 'We need them to get going'

Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: 'We need them to get going'

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted June 3 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.
Tomas Hertl's late goal lifts Golden Knights past Hurricanes 5-4 to open Stanley Cup Final

Tomas Hertl's late goal lifts Golden Knights past Hurricanes 5-4 to open Stanley Cup Final

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Updated June 2 - 10:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tomas Hertl took a backhand pass from Colton Sissons and beat Frederik Andersen from the slot with 3:24 left, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Tuesday night's opener of the Stanley Cup Final. It marked Vegas' seventh straight win of the playoffs. Game 2 of the series is Thursday in Raleigh. Shea Theodore, Ivan Barbashev, William Karlsson and Brett Howden also scored for Vegas. Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice for Carolina, while Jordan Staal and Shayne Gostisbehere also scored for the Hurricanes.