Carolina Hurricanes take 3-2 series lead, defeat Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night. Andrei Svechnikov scored two goals, including the decisive game-winner, giving Carolina a chance to clinch the series in Game 6 on Sunday. After trailing 1-0, the Hurricanes responded with four unanswered goals, led by captain Jordan Staal's historic scoring. Goaltender Brandon Bussi made 21 saves, contributing to the win. The Golden Knights must win Game 6 to force a decisive Game 7.
- •Hurricanes lead series 3-2 heading into Game 6.
- •Staal scores in five consecutive Stanley Cup Final games.
- •Bussi makes 21 saves for Carolina's win.
- •Vegas goalie Carter Hart allows four goals on 20 shots.
- •William Karlsson's status for Game 6 is uncertain due to injury.
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Bussi's family was overcome with emotion after he clinched Game 5
"The Bussi family is just one win away from a Stanley Cup championship!
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