Carolina Hurricanes reach Stanley Cup Final for first time in 20 years

In NHL playoffs, Carolina Hurricanes defeated Montreal Canadiens for the fourth consecutive time overnight into Saturday, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina last appeared in the final 20 years ago. Their opponent in the championship match will be Vegas Golden Knights.

Carolina Hurricanes return to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years, having defeated Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in the playoff semifinals. The decisive victory came overnight into Saturday, when Hurricanes completed a sweep of the series.

In the Final, Carolina will face the team that came from the west — Vegas Golden Knights. Both clubs are competing for the NHL's highest award, the Stanley Cup.

Carolina's previous Stanley Cup Final appearance took place in 2002, when the team also reached the final. Now, two decades later, the Hurricanes are ready to chase the championship title once again.