TSN's Hockey Insiders Pierre LeBrun, Chris Johnston and Darren Dreger join Mark Masters to breakdown Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, what their takeaways are from John Tortorella's comments following Vegas' loss, and how William Karlsson's injury swung the momentum in favour of the Hurricanes.
Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina’s top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat the Golden Knights to move within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup. Jordan Staal added his sixth goal in the series and Brandon Bussi finished with 22 saves in his second career postseason start. CAR leads series 3-2.
The Stanley Cup Final returns to North Carolina tonight with Brandon Bussi starting in net for the Hurricanes and Carter Hart manning the crease for Vegas. The winner of a Game 5 Cup Final tied at two has gone on to win the series nearly 75% of the time, so tonight's clash could give some insight as to who will lift Lord Stanley.
What should be made of Frederik Andersen skating earlier before the majority of the Hurricanes took to the ice. Should there be concerns about Carter Hart between the piped in Vegas? How has Jordan Staal been able to reach into the fountain of youth? TSN's Mark Masters and TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger discuss this and more.
With goals in no short supply so far in the Stanley Cup Final, much of the attention heading into Game 5 was the goaltending of both the Golden Knights and Hurricanes. TSN's Mark Masters has more on any concerns, or lack thereof from both teams.
Wayne Gretzky shares what he could see being the difference in the back-and-forth Stanley Cup Final.
Veteran Jordan Staal has been a thorn in the front of the net for the Golden Knights, and scored two goals in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, including the game-winner. Leading by example, Staal's Hurricane teammates revealed what makes their captain such an effective leader.
While Jack Eichel sits second in scoring in the NHL this post-season, he has only two assists in four games of the Stanley Cup Final. While his coaches and teammates aren't concerned, Eichel himself says he needs to be better, and give everything he has for his teammates.
In Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Knicks overcame a 29-point second half deficit to beat the Spurs. Similarly, the Stanley Cup Final has provided large comebacks and lead changes, which had Vegas head coach John Tortorella joking about the ''stupid stuff'' happening at key points in both sports.
In a series of lead changes and high-octane offence, neither the Golden Knights or Hurricanes have won consecutive games in the Stanley Cup Final. Can momentum exist in a playoff series? Players and coaches try to explain what has been going on, and admit that while it might be fun to watch, it is stressful to play in.
In a new Ray & Dregs podcast, Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discuss the Oilers players’ leadership reportedly getting involved in the head coach interviewing process.
Before games, players visualize scoring goals and making big plays to get into a proper mindset. So what do coaches do? Rod Brind'Amour and John Tortorella explain that it is more of a focus on preparation for the team, trying to be ready for any situation.
P.K. Subban shares his keys to victory for both teams in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joins SportsCentre to break down what needs to happen for either the Carolina Hurricanes or Vegas Golden Knights to win the Stanley Cup.
The Stanley Cup Final is now a best-of-three after the Hurricanes evened the series at two-games apiece with the Golden Knights. With the series shifting back to Carolina for Game 5 the Hurricanes spoke about what's at stake.
Stephen A. Smith is loving all the offence in the Stanley Cup Final, which heads to Carolina as a best-of-three.
Kevin Weekes raves about Jordan Staal's two-goal performance that helped the Hurricanes even up the Stanley Cup Final as the series heads back to Carolina.
The Stanley Cup Final is down to a best-of-three between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes, with Carolina having home-ice advantage. Which team would Bruce Boudreau rather coach right now? He explains in Wednesday's Talking Point.
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog was named the Bill Masterton Trophy and Mark Messier Leadership Award winner for the 2025-26 NHL season on Tuesday. The Bill Masterton Trophy is awarded to the player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.” The Mark Messier Leadership Award is awarded “to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and who plays a leading role in his community growing the game of hockey.”
Jordan Staal speaks on the mental toughness needed in the Stanley Cup Final.
Hurricanes jump out to 2-0 lead in first 3:30 of game against the Golden Knights.
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