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Brayden McNabb hospitalized after puck to the face in Stanley Cup Final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:29 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Brayden McNabb hospitalized after puck to the face in Stanley Cup Final

Summary

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was hospitalized after being struck in the face by an 87 mph slapshot from Carolina Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on June 4 in Raleigh, N.C. McNabb left the game in the first period in visible pain and did not return, subsequently being evaluated in the hospital. Following his departure, the Golden Knights lost their 1-0 lead and ultimately the game, 4-3, in overtime. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with Game 3 set for June 6 in Las Vegas.

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By the Numbers

•Brayden McNabb was injured in the first period of Game 2.
•He left the ice holding his bloody nose and did not return.
•The Golden Knights lost Game 2 in overtime, 4-3.
•The series is tied 1-1, with Game 3 on June 6.
•Coach John Tortorella confirmed McNabb is traveling home with the team.

Latest Updates

4:29 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Player Hospitalized After He’s Struck by Puck to the Face During Stanley Cup Final
12:41 PMBleacher Report — Golden Knights' McNabb Taken to Hospital After Taking 87 MPH Puck to Face in Stanley Cup Final G2 - Bleacher Report

What they're saying

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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was brought to a hospital after taking a slapshot to the face in the first period of Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals, ESPN's Emily Kaplan said on t…
— Bleacher Reportby Julia Stumbaugh