Hurricanes clinch Cup; Knights falter as Jack Eichel faces scrutiny. Reilly Smith remains a key veteran winger for Vegas, drafted 69th overall by Dallas, now a steady presence for the Golden Knights.
Carolina captures its first Stanley Cup in 20 years after a 3-0 win in Game 6, with Brandon Bussi posting a shutout and Rod Brind’Amour lifting the trophy amid a defensively stifling series.