Carolina Hurricanes took the lineal NHL belt on June 9, 2026, beating Vegas Golden Knights 5–3 on the road in the playoffs. It is reign 3,423 in the belt's history and the 62nd for the franchise.
Vegas Golden Knights had held it since June 6, 2026: 3 days and 0 defenses.
Carolina Hurricanes last held the belt in 2025–26, 3 days before this one; that reign lasted 2 days with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 112 days and 2 defenses, ending September 29, 2026 against Florida Panthers.
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3,423Reign number
62ndReign for the franchise
2Defenses
112Days held