The push for a back-to-back Stanley Cup championship by a team with recent playoff success is shaping up as one of the most compelling storylines in the NHL this season. While defending champions enter the campaign with high expectations, the league’s competitive depth and emerging talents could disrupt familiar narratives. Questions remain about how the team balances experience with younger players still developing under pressure. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if history repeats—or if a new contender rises to challenge.

Hurricanes' bid for Stanley Cup repeat among top NHL storylines this season  NHL.com