Hurricanes’ Cup Run Turns Raleigh Into a Hockey Traffic Jam

The Canes’ march to the Stanley Cup Final has Raleigh buzzing in a way that only playoff hockey can. Crowds are building, the energy is real, and everyone from the suites to the sidewalk is acting like this is bigger than a single game. When a market gets this loud this fast, you can tell the franchise has crossed into must-see territory, and Game 1 is only adding fuel.