Hurricanes Lead Stanley Cup Final 3-2; Kucherov Named NHL MVP

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the brink of winning the Stanley Cup after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series advantage. Jordan Staal's goal streak tied an NHL record in the decisive game. Separately, Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov received the Hart Memorial Trophy, recognizing him as the league's most valuable player for the second time.