Hurricanes secure Game 5 victory over Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final in Raleigh on June 12. After falling behind early, Carolina’s Jordan Staal tied the game in the first period, followed by two goals each from Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho. Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals for Vegas, but they weren't enough to overcome the Hurricane's lead. The series stands at 3-2, with the Hurricanes needing one more win to clinch the championship.
- •The Hurricanes lead the series 3-2 after Game 5.
- •Jordan Staal scored to tie the game, extending his goal streak.
- •Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho each scored their first Stanley Cup Final goals.
- •Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice for the Golden Knights.
- •Brandon Bussi stopped 24 of 25 shots for the Hurricanes.
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