While they were happy with their start, the Hurricanes admit that they have some mistakes to fix, including executing some of the finer details of the game. With the first game of the Cup Final behind them, some Carolina players admitted some anxiousness as they felt out what Vegas was bringing, but understand that they have to stick to their game to be successful.
After a solid start to Game 1 against the Golden Knights, the Hurricanes feel that they let things slip in the second period before what they believe was an even third. Looking to start strong as they have all post-season, Carolina knows that they need to do their best for the full 60 to beat Vegas.
Frederik Andersen let in five goals in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and sports a sub .900 save percentage in the playoffs. While the statistics appear to not be ideal, the Hurricanes know that they don't allow many chances, so the numbers can look skewed. That being said, Carolina believes there is no question that Andersen is their guy, and that they have to play better in front of him.
In a new Ray & Dregs podcast, Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger wonder how much risk is involved for teams like the Oilers to wait on Bruce Cassidy and if they have a good No. 2 plan for head coach.
The last time the Hurricanes lost back-to-back games was in early January, what is it about their makeup that helps them avoid consecutive losses? Jamie McLennan weighs in during Thursday's Talking Point.
Is Frederik Andersen the player under the most pressure on either team entering Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final? Will the Hurricanes lose consecutive games for the first time since January 13th? Is Mitch Marner still the favourite to win the Conn Smythe ahead of Thursday night? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado shares his thoughts in this edition of Hot or Not.
John Tortorella says it would be malpractice to be satisfied with a road split to start the Stanley Cup Final. He knows they must make improvements if they want to return home with a 2-0 series lead.
Gino Reda is joined by TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger with the latest on the Maple Leafs head coach search, the futures of Jonathan Toews and Brendan Gallagher, where Landon DuPont will play next year and more.
After the Hurricanes came out on the wrong side of a high-scoring affair in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. They discuss what they need to clean up if they want to even up the series before it shifts back to Vegas.
Just like in the Eastern Conference Final, when they lost Game 1, the Hurricanes are staying confident in their ability to bounce back against the Golden Knights.
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final didn't disappoint with a nine-goal output surrounded by lead changes and drama. Is this the type of play we should expect the rest of the series between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights? TSN's Ryan Rishaug and Jamie McLennan discuss.
After letting in a late goal to drop Game 1, how do the Hurricanes rebound at home against the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final? ESPN NHL analyst P.K. Subban shares his thoughts.
TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce and TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button join SportsCentre to share what changed for Vegas after falling behind early in Game 1, how remarkable this run is for the Golden Knights, who improved to 20-4-1 since John Tortorella took over behind the bench, and how impressive Mitch Marner was in the series-opener.
Tomas Hertl took a backhand pass from Colton Sisson and beat Frederik Anderson from the slot with 3:24 left in the third period, lifting the Golden Knights past the Hurricanes in the opener of the Stanley Cup Final. VGK lead series 1-0.
Brett Howden joins the Scott Van Pelt show and says leadership and experience carried the Golden Knights to a thrilling Game 1 victory.
After scoring the game-winning goal with 3:24 remaining to lift the Golden Knights to victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Tomas Hertl earned Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours.
After scoring his seventh career postseason game-winning goal, Tomas Hertl joins Emily Kaplan to discuss the wild back-and-forth Game 1, what the team's mindset was heading into the third period, Mitch Marner's key blocked shot late, and more.
The Vegas Golden Knights are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1of the Stanly Cup Final Tuesday night, and a lot of eyes will be on Conn Smythe Trophy favourite Mitch Marner. SportsCentre sets up all the best storylines heading into the series.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly discuss the state of the league and a number of topics ahead of the Stanley Cup Final.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh reveal the details behind the 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend in Long Island.
Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson discusses what role new head coach Manny Malhotra will have with trying to get the best from Elias Pettersson, and outlines the conversation he had with Pettersson.
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