Montreal Canadiens are eliminated after dominant loss to Hurricanes, as Canada's Stanley Cup drought stretches to 33 years
The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the NHL playoffs after a significant loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. This defeat marks the continuation of Canada's Stanley Cup drought, which has now lasted 33 years since the Canadiens last won in 1993. The Hurricanes dominated the game, scoring multiple goals early on and ultimately winning 6-1.
- ▪The Canadiens were the last Canadian team remaining in the NHL playoffs this year.
- ▪They lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals by a score of 6-1.
- ▪This loss extends Canada's Stanley Cup drought to 33 years since the Canadiens' last victory in 1993.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/article/montreal-canadiens-are-eliminated-after-dominant-loss-to-hurricanes-as-canadas-stanley-cup-drought-stretches-to-33-years-024649333.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 02:46:49 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-30T03:11:55.368Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-30T03:11:55.368Z |
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