SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick & Tyler Madarasz

On this episode, we set the stage for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final as the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights prepare to battle for hockey’s ultimate prize with Game 1 tonight!

We break down both teams’ paths to the Final, discuss Vegas’ regular-season success against Carolina, and hear from Stanley Cup Final Media Day with exclusive comments from John Tortorella, Rod Brind'Amour, Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky, Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, Seth Jarvis, Mitch Marner, and Frederik Andersen.

Joining the show is Scott Burnside, writer for Burnside On Hockey and recipient of the 2024 Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award winner.

Plus, we head to Montreal for Canadiens locker clean-out day and hear from Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes, and Brendan Gallagher as they reflect on the season, discuss the organization's direction, and look ahead to an important offseason.

VGK v CAR Game 1 8pm ET

National Call- NHLNR SiriusXM 91

Hurricanes Call- Sirius 208, XM 219

Golden Knights Call- Sirius 209 XM 220

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