A quick look at the Knights-Hurricanes Stanley Cup Finals, plus a prediction

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Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News breaks down the Stanley Cup Finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes.

Records​

Carolina was 53-22-7 during the regular season, for 113 points; Vegas was 39-26-17 (95 points).

Playoffs​

Carolina (Eastern Conference) — d. Ottawa in 4 games; d. Philadelphia in 4; d. Montreal in 5. Vegas (Western Conference) d. Utah in 6 games. d. Anaheim in 6 games; d. Colorado in 4 games.

Stanley Cup Finals schedule​

All games are at 8 p.m., on ABC

Game 1: Vegas at Carolina, Tuesday, June 2

Game 2: Vegas at Carolina, Thursday, June 4

Game 3: Carolina at Vegas, Saturday, June 6

Game 4: Carolina at Vegas, Tuesday, June 9

*Game 5: Vegas at Carolina, Thursday, June 11

*Game 6: Carolina at Vegas, Sunday, June 14

*Game 7: Vegas at Carolina, Wednesday, June 17

* - If necessary

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One story line to watch​

Vegas named John Tortorella head coach on March 29, almost three weeks before the playoffs began. Vegas is 19-4-1 across the regular season and playoffs since Tortorella took over.

More: Ex-Red Wing Shayne Gostisbehere becomes key cog in Carolina's Cup run

Key player​

Left wing Taylor Hall, 34, has been revitalized in Carolina, leading it in playoff scoring (16 points). Can Hall maintain that pace against Vegas?

Ted Kulfan's prediction​

Carolina in 7. It simply feels like it's Carolina's time. The Hurricanes have built, struggled and absorbed valuable experience for this moment.

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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: A look at the Knights-Hurricanes Stanley Cup Finals, plus a prediction

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