Hurricanes don't touch ECF trophy, head to first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years (1:50) Greg Wyshynski May 30, 2026, 12:42 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer. RALEIGH, N.C. -- While the Carolina Hurricanes celebrated their Eastern Conference championship win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, goaltender Frederik Andersen 's heart was heavy. Andersen was one of the first prominent clients for Claude Lemieux, who became a successful agent after his 21-season NHL career, in which he won four Stanley Cups. Lemieux died by suicide Thursday, according to authorities. He was 60. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said that deputies responded just after 3 a.m. to the scene of an apparent suicide at a furniture store showroom in Lake Park, Florida. The sheriff's office said the victim was found in a rear warehouse by one of his sons. "It's been a difficult couple of days. But the way we showed up today for each other is incredible.…