"Historic Moment for the Hurricanes: Longtime Holdovers Savor Breakthrough in Reaching Stanley Cup Final After years of near-misses and heartbreaking losses, the Carolina Hurricanes have finally reached the pinnacle of success, punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. The team's core group of players, who have been with the franchise for over a decade, have been the driving force behind this remarkable run, and their perseverance has paid off in a big way. Led by captain Jordan Staal and goaltender Frederik Andersen, the Hurricanes have overcome numerous obstacles to become the first team from the Metropolitan Division to make it to the Cup Final since 2012. As they gear up to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Canes' fans are eagerly anticipating their first Stanley Cup appearance since 2006."

Hurricanes’ longtime holdovers savor breakthrough moment in reaching Stanley Cup Final  AP News