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Hurricanes lead series 3-2 after Game 5 win over Golden Knights

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Hurricanes lead series 3-2 after Game 5 win over Golden Knights

Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 4-2 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, holding a 3-2 series lead. With this win, Carolina is one game away from clinching the championship, while Vegas faces elimination and must win both remaining games. The Hurricanes have shown resilience throughout the season, having not lost consecutive games since January 2026. Game 6 will take place in Vegas, heightening tensions as the Golden Knights aim to stay alive in the series.

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By the Numbers

•Hurricanes lead Stanley Cup Final 3-2 after Game 5 win
•Vegas faces elimination needing to win next two games
•Statistics favor Hurricanes; they haven't lost consecutive games since January
•Game 6 is set for Vegas, escalating championship stakes
•Hurricanes finished first in Eastern Conference with 113 points

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Insider Highlights Key Stat That Favors Hurricanes To Win Stanley Cup

What they're saying

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The stage is set for a dramatic Stanley Cup Final clash between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. After a huge 4-2 win in Game 5, Carolina now holds a 3-2 lead in the series and is just one victory away from winning the Stanley Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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