Former Stars Forward Plays Key Role in Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Victory

A former Dallas Stars forward has emerged as the unsung hero behind the Carolina Hurricanes' shocking Stanley Cup victory. While the media focuses on the top line, this player's grit in the defensive zone was the real difference-maker in the final series. Hurricanes fans know the scent of blood in the water, and this forward's clutch gene proved vital when the game was tight. The victory sends a massive message to the rest of the NHL that the Hurricanes are a team to watch for the next decade.