As the highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes heats up, one aspect of the game may hold the key to determining the champion: special teams. The Golden Knights' potent power play, which has been a driving force behind their playoff run, will face off against the Hurricanes' stingy penalty kill, which has allowed just a handful of goals on the man advantage all postseason. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes' potent power play, fueled by the likes of Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho, will look to capitalize on the Golden Knights' struggling penalty kill. With the series poised to go the distance, special teams may be the deciding factor in who hoists the Stanley Cup.

Fact focus: Special teams could determine the Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final  AP News