Two Hurricanes players’ strong gesture to Carter Hart in Stanley Cup handshake line draws attention
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At the end of an intense Stanley Cup Final, the handshake line between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes provided a memorable moment.
It is one of hockey’s greatest traditions.
The handshake line brings together winners and losers after a hard-fought series.
The ritual takes on even greater meaning in the Final.
After weeks of battle, players put their rivalry aside for a moment to exchange heartfelt handshakes.
This year was no exception.
Both teams shared handshakes filled with mutual respect.
The champions had words of encouragement for their opponents.
Several Carolina players took the time to acknowledge the efforts of the Golden Knights, and two Hurricanes players were even filmed going over to comfort and reassure goaltender Carter Hart.
Hurricanes players reassure Carter Hart after emotional Stanley Cup Final loss
The handshake line transcends competition.
Among the other notable moments (also involving two individuals), there was a touching exchange between goaltender Brandon Bussi and head coach Rod Brind’Amour near the end of the video.
It is worth noting that the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday night, wrapping up the series in six games.
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