If you think hockey is just about brawls and big hits, then you need to think again. Of course, the game is more of high-speed action and brutal hits, while the gloves come off occasionally for a showdown. But every once in a while, amidst all the chaos, we get a moment so pure that even the hardcore fans blame being moved to tears on someone chopping onions nearby.

In the recent matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Winnipeg Jets, fans witnessed one such moment. And in case you are wondering if this is just a winning moment, you are wrong. It was Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere‘s moment to shine after a hard-fought game—the Lion King moment!

The Carolina Hurricanes posted the scene on X, where Gostisbehere was carrying his infant son onto the ice after the win. The caption read, “This moment with Ghost and his son.” And we say it was a Mufasa moment because the crowd roared, teammates celebrated, and in the middle of it all, Gostisbehere lifted his little one like Simba on Pride Rock! It is the kind of scene that makes you forget about trivial things in life such as trade rumors, rankings, and bad penalty calls for a second.

Let’s get real—nothing tops a proud hockey dad sharing the moment with his baby. But why did it feel like a Lion King moment on the ice? It is because the Hurricanes didnt just win, they dominated! The key point came when Winnipeg thought they had a goal to cut Carolina’s lead to 2-1, but after a lengthy review, it was ruled that Cole Perfetti’s stick was too high, above the height of the crossbar. That decision, combined with the Hurricanes’ solid performance, kept the momentum up and firm in their favor.

It was a night that showed why the Hurricanes are evolving into an unstoppable force in the NHL. After all, they took down the Jets 4-2 on Sunday, securing their fourth consecutive win and continuing their charge toward the top. They have now improved to 29-0-3! So, the Hurricanes are sweeping away every team on the way to the top! Only time can tell, but one thing’s for sure—the Hurricanes’ future is looking mighty and bright!

The Carolina Hurricanes are Sia’s ‘unstoppable’

Take a moment to recall the frustration on Rod Brind’Amour’s face after the Hurricanes was dealt a 3-0 defeat by the Ottawa Senators on ‘Pride Night’ not long ago. He wasn’t just upset about the loss; he was deeply concerned about the lack of energy, grit, and discipline that night. And ever since that setback, the Hurricanes have bounced back with determination.

With 36 wins, 22 losses, and 4 overtime defeats, they’ve secured 76 points, sitting comfortably in second place in the Metropolitan Division. Now, as the Canes gear up for the playoffs, their coach is feeling confident—and that confidence is spreading throughout the fanbase. After their latest win, he expressed, “That’s great for them. Anytime you come somewhere new, just being able to contribute in that fashion really is a great way to start for them,” on the new players, Mark Jankowski and Logan Stankoven, who combined for three goals in their first game for the Hurricanes!

The Hurricanes did not get the short end of the stick through the Rantanen trade after all. Jankowski and Stankoven proved to be a sweet deal! It’s no secret that the Canes fanbase have been a major driving force behind the team’s continued success, and with the regular season winding down, the Canes are not just playing for themselves—they’re playing for the city, for the fans who pack the stands every night. And such Pride Rock moments on the ice, will only leave the fans coming back for more.

They are proving their presence with more than just a team—like a family, united with their fans in pursuit of greatness, ready to make a run for the Stanley Cup!