Fast Cup Final Start

Carolina Hurricanes' Ehlers scores fastest Game 1 goal since 1976 in Stanley Cup Final opener.

The Carolina Hurricanes started their Stanley Cup Final game against the Vegas Golden Knights with a quick start, with Nikolaj Ehlers scoring the fastest Game 1 goal in a Cup final since 1976. This was the third-fastest in any Game 1 of a Stanley Cup final. The game marked the first time the Hurricanes have played for the Cup since coach Rod Brind’Amour captained them in 2006. The Golden Knights, meanwhile, have won six straight games after defeating the Colorado Avalanche. Both teams have been successful in defense, with Carolina allowing two or fewer goals in 12 of 13 playoff games.

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