The highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final is set to kick off, and the odds are already in favor of the Carolina Hurricanes. As the Golden Knights prepare to face off against their Eastern Conference foes, the Hurricanes are favored to take Game 1. With a strong regular season and playoff run, Carolina has built momentum heading into the final series. The Golden Knights, meanwhile, will be looking to capitalize on their Western Conference championship and prove their mettle against the top-seeded Hurricanes. Will Vegas's aggressive style be enough to take down the Hurricanes, or will Carolina's dominant defense prove too much to overcome?

Golden Knights at Hurricanes Game 1 odds: Carolina favored to open Stanley Cup Final with win  The New York Times