It's a near-perfect blueprint for Canes in Game 6
It's hard to imagine Game 6 going much better for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Playing with house money, with a potential Game 7 at home in their back pockets, the Canes got a first period goal that instantly put pressure on the Golden Knights, a goal in the second period to quiet the Vegas crowd, and a stifling defensive effort that held Vegas without a shot for nearly 16 minutes in the second period. They can't tie you if they can't shoot.
Add to all that, the magical play from Brandon Bussi, who has been Rod Brind'Amour's best adjustment of the playoffs, and it's a recipe for a championship.
Bussi had 16 saves midway through the third period, some of them spectacular to stonewall Vegas at every turn.
Since replacing Freddie Andersen in goal, Bussi has been a fortress. Jordan Staal has played lockdown defense in Game 6, continuing a legendary Cup run.
Nikolaj Ehlers added an empty net goal late to put the cherry on top of what turned out to be a perfect night in Vegas.
After 20 years, the Stanley Cup returns to Raleigh.
