The NHL’s season kicked off with a dramatic twist as the defending champion team took center ice for a special pre-game ceremony featuring the Stanley Cup. The event, titled "Storm Surge," highlighted the league’s most intense moments from the previous season, blending high-energy performances with the iconic trophy. Fans and players gathered to celebrate the sport’s biggest prize ahead of the new campaign, blending tradition with excitement. The ceremony set the tone for an action-packed start to the season.

Hurricanes do season-opening 'Storm Surge' with Stanley Cup at center ice  NHL.com