Erling Haaland traded the football pitch for the ice rink, joining his Norway team-mates to support the Carolina Hurricanes during game five of the NHL playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights. The match took place on Thursday, where the Norwegian contingent showcased their enthusiasm for the Hurricanes, who are aiming for their first Stanley Cup title in two decades.

Dressed casually in a grey polo at the Lenovo Centre in Raleigh, Haaland later donned a white and red Hurricanes jersey featuring the number nine, mirroring his jersey for both club and country. He was seen waving to fans as Norway appeared on the scoreboard, fully embracing the spirited atmosphere of the game.

The Hurricanes secured a 4-2 victory, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. This win is crucial as they pursue their first Stanley Cup since 2003.

As for Haaland and Norway, they are set to make their World Cup return against Iraq on 16 June at 23:00 BST. This marks Norway's first World Cup appearance since 1998 and their first major tournament since Euro 2000. The team is already generating excitement ahead of their campaign, which kicks off next Tuesday.