Hurricanes One Win From Lifting Cup: Grades, Big Questions After Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final

Hurricanes one win from lifting Cup: Grades, big questions after Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final

The Hurricanes head back to Vegas looking to close out the series after their Game 5 win. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to Game 6 and beyond.

Daily Bean: Trade Request, More Trade Talk; Canes Win Game 5, Coaching Carousel

The Boston Bruins filled out their vacant assistant coaching spot yesterday, and a former Providence Bruins goalie picked up his second straight win in the Stanley Cup Final.  The Carolina Hurricanes are up 3-2; they are one win away from their first Cup in 20 years. Their 37-year-old captain continued to leave his mark on the series, and the Golden Knights’ goalie made history. John Tortorella was a classic John Tortorella after the game.  Else…

One More Game: Canes try not to tempt fate

It takes a lot to make Rod Brind’Amour wince, but the second question of his post-game press conference following Game Five of the Stanley Cup finals did the trick. The question began with the phrase, “Being one game away from the Stanley Cup … ” And Brind’Amour looked like he’d just taken a puck to the face, visibly pulling away from the question. It’s apparently one of those unwritten rules of perhaps the most superstitious of all sports. Don’…

Recap: Canes One Win From The Cup After Game 5 Victory

Staal extends historic goal streak; Bussi stops 23 for second win in as many starts