(Raleigh, NC) — The Stanley Cup Final started with a bang. The Golden Knights outlasted the Hurricanes 5-4 in a back and forth Game One from Raleigh. The Canes stormed out to a two-goal lead before the Golden Knights responded with three straight.
Tomas Hertl scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period.
Vegas has now won seven straight playoff games. Carolina dropped just its second game of the postseason.
Game Two is slated for Thursday.
June 2, 2026
