Carolina Hurricanes took the lineal NHL belt on June 4, 2026, beating Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 (OT) at home in the playoffs. It is reign 3,421 in the belt's history and the 61st for the franchise.
Vegas Golden Knights had held it since May 12, 2026: 23 days and 6 defenses.
Carolina Hurricanes last held the belt in 2025–26, 94 days before this one; that reign lasted 4 days with 1 defense.
The reign lasted 2 days and 0 defenses, ending June 6, 2026 against Vegas Golden Knights.
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3,421Reign number
61stReign for the franchise
0Defenses
2Days held