Carolina Hurricanes

Photos: Scenes from the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup practice Monday

The Carolina Hurricanes, led by coach Rod Brind’Amour, took to the ice for a Monday practice session in advance of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Championship against the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Hurricanes host the first two games in the series before heading to Vegas for games 3 and 4.

Check out photos from the ice, media interviews and the rush for Canes merchandise at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour works with his players during practice as they prepare for the Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Las Vegas, on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour works with his players during practice as they prepare for the Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Las Vegas, on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with defenseman K’Andre Miller (19) during practice on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with defenseman K’Andre Miller (19) during practice on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with defenseman K’Andre Miller (19) as they prepare for the Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Las Vegas, on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with defenseman K’Andre Miller (19) as they prepare for the Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Las Vegas, on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) and left wing Taylor Hall (71) skate during their practice on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) and left wing Taylor Hall (71) skate during their practice on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) skates with his teammates during their practice on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) skates with his teammates during their practice on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour and general manager Eric Tulsky field questions during The Stanley Cup media day on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour and general manager Eric Tulsky field questions during The Stanley Cup media day on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Carolina Hurricanes skate on Monday, June 1, 2026, as they prepare for the opening game of the Stanley Cup Finals against Las Vegas, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
The Carolina Hurricanes skate on Monday, June 1, 2026, as they prepare for the opening game of the Stanley Cup Finals against Las Vegas, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) along with teammates Sebastian Aho (20), Seth Jarvis (24) and Jordan Staal (11) wait their turn for a video shoot following their practice on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) along with teammates Sebastian Aho (20), Seth Jarvis (24) and Jordan Staal (11) wait their turn for a video shoot following their practice on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes goal tending coach Paul Schonfelder talks with Frederik Andersen (31) during their practice, as they prepare for the Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Las Vegas, on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes goal tending coach Paul Schonfelder talks with Frederik Andersen (31) during their practice, as they prepare for the Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Las Vegas, on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour watches his team during their practice, as they prepare for the Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Las Vegas on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour watches his team during their practice, as they prepare for the Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Las Vegas on Monday June 1, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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Robert Willett is an award-winning photojournalist at The News & Observer.
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