Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes will meet in the Stanley Cup Final, with Vegas holding a significant experience edge.
Vegas Golden Knights enter the Stanley Cup Final with extensive prior experience. The team has reached the Final three times since entering the NHL in 2017, winning the title in 2023. Carolina Hurricanes return to the Final for the first time since 2006. Forward Seth Jarvis described the media day atmosphere as overwhelming yet exciting during Monday's event at Lenovo Center. Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb noted the advantage of having been through the process before. Jack Eichel stressed the need to focus amid the distractions of the event. William Karlsson, back after an injury, said the team has built a strong culture since its first season. Carolina captain Jordan Staal and coach Rod Brind'Amour emphasized blocking out external noise ahead of Game 1.
