Hurricanes fall to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final Game 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:30 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Vegas Golden Knights, 5-4, in Las Vegas on June 2. Carolina took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Nikolaj Ehlers, but defensive mistakes allowed Vegas to come back and seize the lead. The game featured several lead changes, with the Hurricanes equalizing twice, yet ultimately falling short after a late game-winning goal from Tomas Hertl. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday.
- •Ehlers scores two quick goals for an early 2-0 lead
- •Vegas ties the game early in the second period
- •The game features multiple lead changes
- •Hurricanes equalize late but concede the game-winning goal
- •Carolina aims to regroup before Game 2
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes Give Up Late Goal, Drop Stanley Cup Final Opener
"Despite an early Nikolaj Ehlers scoring surge, defensive lapses and missed assignments cost Carolina Game 1 as the Vegas Golden Knights stormed back to seize a series lead.
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