Brayden McNabb plays with 24 stitches in NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Brayden McNabb of the Vegas Golden Knights returned for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes with over 24 stitches following an injury from an 87 mph puck. He donned a caged helmet for the match, his first since youth hockey. McNabb logged nearly 36 minutes of ice time, contributing two assists in the Golden Knights' 5-4 double-overtime victory to take a 2-1 series lead. Coach John Tortorella praised McNabb's resilience, calling him a 'warrior' as the team prepares for the next games in the series.
- •McNabb was injured by a puck during Game 2.
- •He played with a caged helmet due to facial stitches.
- •McNabb recorded two assists in Game 3's double-overtime win.
- •The Golden Knights lead the series 2-1 against the Hurricanes.
- •Tortorella commended McNabb’s effort and toughness during the playoffs.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights’ Brayden McNabb earns raves after playing with 2 dozen stitches from puck to face
"“It’s part of hockey,” Brayden McNabb said. “You get through it.”
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