Downtown Raleigh was buzzing Friday night ahead of a historic Carolina Hurricanes parade expected to draw massive crowds.
The Hurricanes were trailing Vegas 2-0 when a call for "tarps off" spread through the crowd. Men quickly removed their shirts as fans roared in unison.
Win or lose, fans in the Sandhills are united in their support, proudly bleeding red, white, and black for their Hurricanes.
The quest for the Stanley Cup is making sales soar at area bars and restaurants. Many are hosting watch parties and going to great lengths to celebrate the team.
Sue Bohnsack is a familiar face at Carolina Hurricanes home games, known to many fans as the "Sign Lady."
Caniacs packed the Lenovo Center and its pro shop ahead of the team's first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 20 years.