Brayden McNabb's status for Stanley Cup Final remains uncertain after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb's status for the Stanley Cup Final is unclear after taking a puck to the face during Game 2. Coach John Tortorella confirmed that McNabb, 35, is traveling with the team but did not provide any updates on his condition. McNabb exited the game after suffering the injury midway through the first period. His absence had a significant impact, as Vegas finished the game with only five defensemen. The Golden Knights will be preparing for Game 3 in Las Vegas, where either Ben Hutton or Kaedan Korczak may take McNabb's spot if he is unable to play.
- •McNabb left Game 2 after taking a slap shot to the face.
- •Vegas completed the game with only five defensemen.
- •Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final is in Las Vegas.
- •Coach Tortorella provided no update on McNabb's condition.
- •Hutton or Korczak may replace McNabb if he cannot play.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb’s Stanley Cup Final status is unclear after taking a puck to the face
"Coach John Tortorella had no update on Brayden McNabb other than to confirm the 35-year-old was traveling home with the team.
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