The Stanley Cup final is here, and the Vegas Golden Knights face their toughest test yet in a dominant Carolina Hurricanes squad. Fresh off a near-perfect post-season run, the Hurricanes’ stifling defense faces a battle-tested Golden Knights roster.

Two well-built, dominant, and recent Stanley Cup-winning teams will battle in the Western Conference finals. Will the Colorado Avalanche continue to dominate, or will the Vegas Golden Knights continue their march?

When it comes to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the West is best according to NHL.com writers and editors. Of the 16 staff members who made their predictions for the postseason, 1

The high-scoring nature of the Stanley Cup Final continued in Game 4 with the Carolina Hurricanes tying the series thanks to a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden

The championship odds in the NHL have been subject to recent shifts. Currently, Colorado is favored with odds of +130, bolstered by their recent advance in the playoffs. Despite this, many view Carolina as potentially the best team remaining, noted for ...