Massive gathering of nearly 100,000 fans show team the love June 20, 2026 RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes 2026 Stanley Cup championship was two decades in the making. The celebration didn’t disappoint. Players, coaches, staff and nearly 100,000 of their closest friends made the most of a sunny, 80-degree Saturday with a massive parade for the NHL champs. They defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday and the party hasn’t stopped since.