June 2, 2026

Stanley Cup Finals: Do The Carolina Hurricanes Have Raleigh Feeling The Energy And Excitement?

Stanley Cup Finals: Do The Carolina Hurricanes Have Raleigh Feeling The Energy And Excitement?
Stanley Cup Finals: Do The Carolina Hurricanes Have Raleigh Feeling The Energy And Excitement?
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Stanley Cup Finals: Do The Carolina Hurricanes Have Raleigh Feeling The Energy And Excitement?
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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether it truly feels like a Stanley Cup Finals city in Raleigh.

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 Friday night in the Eastern Conference Finals, winning the series and advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. With Game 1 of the NHL Finals taking place in Raleigh tonight, excitement is building across the Triangle as fans prepare for one of the biggest sporting events the city has ever hosted. But does it feel like a championship city right now? Is there the same buzz, energy and anticipation that cities experience during an NBA Finals run, or is the excitement more subdued despite the magnitude of the moment? The crew debates whether Raleigh has fully embraced the Hurricanes' historic run and what a Stanley Cup championship would mean for the city.