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Vegas Golden Knights score early in Stanley Cup Final Game 1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:10 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights score early in Stanley Cup Final Game 1

Summary

The Vegas Golden Knights made a strong start in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against Carolina, winning 5-4. Key contributions came from William Karlsson, who scored along with Shea Theodore, while Brayden McNabb recorded three assists. The Golden Knights, featuring a core of original players, erased an early two-goal deficit to secure the victory. Coach John Tortorella emphasized the importance of experience as they aim for another championship after winning their first in 2023. Karlsson's return from injury has bolstered the team's performance in recent playoff games.

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•Vegas leads Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against Carolina.
•Karlsson and Theodore each score for Vegas.
•McNabb records three assists, a career first.
•Golden Knights overcome a two-goal deficit early.
•Tortorella praises the experience of veteran players.

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4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Original Vegas Golden Knights make an early impact in the Stanley Cup Final

What they're saying

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Only three players have been around for all nine seasons of the Vegas Golden Knights. This is the third trip to the Stanley Cup Final for William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb, and the thrill is still there.
— Yahoo Sports

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