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Last updated: May 31, 2026, 8:53 AM ET

Stanley Cup Preview The 2024 Final opens Tuesday on ABC, with the Boston Bruins facing the Carolina Hurricanes in a best‑of‑seven that could decide the league’s top seed early in the postseason schedule. Analysts point to the Bruins’ home‑ice advantage and depth scoring as factors that may tilt the series, while the Hurricanes bring a 2.9% higher power‑play conversion rate into the matchup.

Hurricanes’ Edge Five key elements bolster Carolina’s odds: a league‑best 0.96 goals‑against average, a veteran‑led roster that has posted a 12‑2 record in the second half of the regular season, and a disciplined special‑teams unit that has limited penalties to.2 per game. Those metrics suggest the Canes could neutralize Boston’s offensive firepower and seize early momentum.

Player Health Note Former forward Claude Lemieux’s brain will be donated to the Boston University CTE Center for research into long‑term concussion effects, a move his family says aims to improve player safety protocols across the sport.