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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 Thousands of people will hit the town tonight to watch the Hurricanes try to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years. The Canes are not the only ones feeling the fan love during this magical playoff run.\u00a0<\/p>

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State economists said the Canes bring hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue to our local hotels, restaurants, and retail stores.<\/p>\n

Restaurants at Smoky Hollow in Downtown Raleigh are gearing up for Friday night\u2019s watch party. Most owners are expecting at least a 20% increase in revenue, and a turnout of almost 500 people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also own the Shiny Diner near the Lenovo Center, and we definitely see a pop during game days before the puck drop or even after the game,\u201d said James Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Carolina Hurricanes\u2019 Nikolaj Ehlers (27) walks past fans on his way to the ice prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Detroit Red Wings in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo\/Karl DeBlaker)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

James Park owns Tucker Street Dining at Smoky Hollow along North Harrington Street. He said his staff has spent almost a week preparing for this watch party.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not every year that the Hurricanes make it to the finals this deep, but they\u2019re pretty consistent in the playoffs. We really appreciating their success and because of them, we always win,\u201d said Park\u00a0<\/p>

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Visit Raleigh just released its first-quarter tourism report for 2026. It shows hotel stays are up from last year, totaling more than $10 million. The report also notes that in just three months, sporting events like Canes games brought in more than 136,000 visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Florida Panthers fans wave towels during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo\/Lynne Sladky)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

Local restaurant owners said the city is on the cusp of a big year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe opened in October, so we\u2019re brand new here, and we had just missed the first summer, so we had a bit of a tough time getting started. This is helping people find and realize we\u2019re here,\u201d said Far Arbabi, owner of La Cucina Italiana.\u00a0<\/p>

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Both restaurant owners said they are extending their open hours for post-game celebrations or blues.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe love the Hurricanes as it is, but it actually has such a positive impact because it brings the community together, and we\u2019ve been big advocates of bringing the community together,\u201d said Arbabi.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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