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Tortorella expresses confidence as Stanley Cup Final is tied 1-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:47 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Tortorella expresses confidence as Stanley Cup Final is tied 1-1

Summary

John Tortorella voiced confidence in the Vegas Golden Knights after a tough overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, leaving the Stanley Cup Final tied at 1-1. Tortorella emphasized the team's readiness for Game 3, scheduled for Saturday night. Vegas previously overcame a two-goal deficit to win the series opener and led before allowing multiple late goals in Game 2. Defenseman Brayden McNabb's availability for Game 3 is uncertain after an injury in the last match. The Golden Knights are returning home, where they have an impressive playoff record.

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Status Watch

•Stanley Cup Final tied 1-1 after two games
•Tortorella indicates team is ready for Game 3
•Vegas has strong home playoff record (6-2)
•Brayden McNabb's status for Game 3 is uncertain
•Game 3 takes place Saturday night at home for the Golden Knights

Latest Updates

5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Tortorella likes where the Golden Knights stand with the Stanley Cup Final tied 1-1: 'We're good'

What they're saying

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Less than 12 hours after his team blew a two-goal lead and lost in overtime, coach John Tortorella has no issues with where his Vegas Golden Knights stand in the Stanley Cup Final against Carolina that is now all tied up at 1-1. "I like our team, where we’re at," Tortorella said Friday. Tortorella and the Golden Knights return home for Game 3 against the Hurricanes on Saturday night with plenty of lessons to learn from.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEPHEN WHYNO

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