Hurricanes defeat Golden Knights 5-3 to tie Stanley Cup Final series 2-2

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Hurricanes defeat Golden Knights 5-3 to tie Stanley Cup Final series 2-2
Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 5-3 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 10 in Las Vegas, evening the series at 2-2. Jordan Staal scored twice, including the decisive goal in the third period while on the ice. The game was characterized by fluctuating momentum, as the Hurricanes jumped to an early 3-1 lead, only to see the Golden Knights rally back to tie the game in the second period. An empty-net goal by Nikolaj Ehlers in the final minutes cemented the win for Carolina. The series now shifts back to Carolina for Game 5, where the Hurricanes will have the opportunity to take the lead in the best-of-seven matchup.

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  • Hurricanes and Golden Knights are now tied at 2-2 in the series.
  • Jordan Staal scores twice, including the game-winner in the third period.
  • Nikolaj Ehlers adds an empty-net goal, part of his three-point night.
  • Game 5 will be held in Carolina, providing the Hurricanes with home-ice advantage.
  • Brandon Bussi made 18 saves for Carolina, stepping in as starting goalie.
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  • 4:26 PMYahoo SportsA wild Stanley Cup Final swings again as Hurricanes win 5-3 to make series 2-2 with Golden Knights
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The Carolina-Vegas series largely was expected to be a Stanley Cup Final in which goals were at a premium and each shift felt like a march up a well-defended hill. Yeah, that isn’t this.

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