LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WNCN) — The Carolina Hurricanes will be knocking on the door of Lord Stanley with Game 6 Sunday night in Las Vegas.
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With the 3-2 series lead, all it will take for the Hurricanes to hoist the Stanley Cup is one more win. It’s been a story in the making for since the franchise’s last title win 20 years ago, when Captain Rod Brind’Amour led the way.
Since Brind’Amour’s start as head coach eight years ago, the momentum has been building steadily with playoff appearances each of those years. The pillars of play he is known to drill into his team are ones of relentless work ethic, disciplined puck possession, and keeping the pressure on with the forecheck.
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That’s exactly what Canes fans have seen the team deliver on night after night and series after series. The journey to this game has been one of hard-fought battles, with seven postseason games going into single or double overtime. With a line switch-up and a change in net, the Hurricanes have proven resilient in the face of a highly skilled Golden Knights bench.
The next 60 minutes of hockey in Las Vegas could be what seals the deal for the Carolina Hurricanes. Catch live score updates from Game 6 in Vegas below.
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