The road to hockey immortality is finally here! On Episode 172 of the 1973 Podcast, we're breaking down everything you need to know before the puck drops on the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights. We look back at the wild playoff journey that brought both teams to this point, including Carolina's near-dominant run through the Eastern Conference and Vegas' impressive sweep of powerhouse Colorado on their way to another Final appearance. The guys discuss the biggest moments, surprises, and disappointments from the postseason so far. Then it's time for the ultimate Stanley Cup Final preview: 🥅 Goalie Matchup — Can Carolina's red-hot Frederik Andersen continue his Conn Smythe-worthy postseason, or will Carter Hart backstop Vegas to another championship? 🧠 Coach Matchup — We put two of hockey's bi ...