Golden Knights score late to edge Hurricanes in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:04 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Las Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 2 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes established a 2-0 lead early in the first period but the Golden Knights responded strongly. After trading goals, Tomas Hertl scored the decisive goal late in the third period. Both teams displayed strong offensive play but also made several mistakes. Adjustments are expected ahead of Game 2 on Thursday night.
- •Carolina Hurricanes led 2-0 before Golden Knights rallied for victory.
- •Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice for the Hurricanes in the first period.
- •Brett Howden of the Golden Knights scored the game-winner in the third.
- •The next game is scheduled for Thursday night.
- •Frederik Andersen faced 23 shots, making 18 saves.
- 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — “Don’t Stop Believin” – Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4
"The Carolina Hurricanes jumped out to a 2-0 lead and looked awesome until they didn’t. The Las Vegas Golden Knights counter-punched and punched back hard as they went on to out-score the home team, 5-4 on Tuesday night to win game one of the Stanley Cup Final. After the Hurricanes outhit the Montreal Canadiens by […]
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