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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 Thousands of Caniacs filled the Lenovo Center parking lot Thursday with white rally towels in hand to cheer on their team.<\/p>

Read more Carolina Hurricanes fans pay high prices for Lenovo Center parking during Stanley Cup Final<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI have full confidence in the Canes, I know we\u2019re going to win the series,\u201d said Michael Jones.<\/p>\n

Fans remain confident despite a nailbiter game Tuesday when the Las Vegas Golden Knights took home the win.<\/p>\n

Prior to the game, the Lenovo Center parking lot was full of fans tailgating. The spirit ranged from sounding many hockey sirens, playing games and admiring homemade trophy sculptures. <\/p>\n

Some Caniacs say the friendships made at the tailgate are what they love the most.<\/p>

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\u201cI\u2019ve been having a blast everybody is super excited this is a 20 year moment,\u201d Caniac Sammi Leggott said.<\/p>

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Some fans say they remember winning the cup in 2006 and are ready to bring it home again.<\/p>\n

\u201cIts been a long time coming, we have all been ready for this and waiting for this and we are finally here,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>

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Game three is set for Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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