The Carolina Hurricanes win Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens and advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Multiple reports describe the Hurricanes’ victory as decisive, highlighting that Carolina overcomes the Eastern Conference Final challenge and secures a chance to compete for the Cup for the first time in two decades. The Athletic notes that Carolina “cruises” past Montreal, emphasizing the team’s strong performance in the game’s key moments and framing the result as a clear advancement rather than a tightly contested series finish. The New York Post similarly reports that the Hurricanes overcome the roadblock of the Eastern Conference Final and earn the matchup in the Final. With the win over the Canadiens, the Hurricanes set up a Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. Across the outlets, the core facts remain consistent: the Hurricanes defeat the Canadiens in Game 5, clinch their spot in the Final, and are scheduled to play the Golden Knights for the championship.