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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 5
Blown lead makes road split feel disappointing for Golden Knights
For a while there, it really looked as though the Vegas Golden Knights were going to take a stanglehold of the Stanley Cup Final. After almost two and a half periods of Thursday’s Game 2, Vegas held a 2-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes and seemed poised to win the first two games of the series on the road.
Brayden McNabb News / Field Level Media / June 5
Vegas D Brayden McNabb will travel after puck to face
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb will travel home with the team after being struck in the face by a puck in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night, coach John Tortorella confirmed Friday.
Brett Howden News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5
Brett Howden on verge of incredible Golden Knights history despite Game 2 loss
The Vegas Golden Knights lost Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final 4-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime. The series is now tied 1-1, heading back to Vegas for Game 3.
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?
John Tortorella News / ESPN / June 5
How John Tortorella turned the Golden Knights back... 
Hired with just eight games left in the season, the veteran coach has pressed all the right buttons this postseason.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 5
Golden Knights Defenseman Taken to Hospital Amid Stanley Cup Final Game 2
The Vegas Golden Knights entered Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday looking to build on momentum after a 5-4 comeback win over the Carolina Hurricanes in the opener.
Brayden McNabb News / Field Level Media / June 5
Knights' Brayden McNabb hospitalized after taking puck to face
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb, struck by the puck in the face in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday, was transported to a hospital for observation, ESPN reported.
John Tortorella News / NHL Trade Talk / June 5
Tortorella’s Massive Mistake Costs Carolina Game 2 in Stanley Cup Final
Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella is standing firm after challenging a potential Vegas goal in the Stanley Cup Final, telling reporters he’d make the same call “10 out of 10 times.” He was clearly frustrated after the overtime loss, giving only short one or two-word answers to almost every question except that one.
John Tortorella News / Daily Faceoff / June 5
Golden Knights’ John Tortorella would challenge potential goal '10 out of 10 times'
After his team suffered a heartbreaking defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella didn’t back down from his decision to challenge a controversial no-goal call in the third period.
Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5
Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner makes ‘terrifying’ admission on brutal Brayden McNabb injury
The Carolina Hurricanes have knotted the Stanley Cup Final at one win apiece, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights by a 4-3 final score in overtime at Lenovo Center in Raleigh on Thursday evening.
Noah Hanifin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5
Golden Knights’ Noah Hanifin is already excited for Game 3 after Game 2 heartbreaker
The Vegas Golden Knights took an early lead in Game 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. However, they were unable to retain this lead. Seth Jarvis and the Carolina Hurricanes won Game 2 by a final score of 4-3 in overtime.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5
John Tortorella doubles down on controversial challenge that backfired
Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella made a potentially seismic decision late in the third period of Game 2.
NHL News / Dice City Sports / June 4
Hurricanes stun Knights late, win 4-3 in OT to tie Final
The Vegas Golden Knights had Game 2 where they wanted it. Then Carolina took it back. The Hurricanes erased a two-goal third-period deficit and beat the Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime Thursday night at Lenovo Center, tying the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5
Winners, losers from Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes storm back to tie series
After losing a two-goal lead in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Carolina Hurricanes turned the tables on the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 and rallied for a 4-3 overtime win to tie the series at one game apiece.
Brayden McNabb News / Daily Faceoff / June 4
Golden Knights’ Brayden McNabb exits game after taking slap shot to face
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb exited Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday and did not return after taking a Nikolaj Ehlers slap shot to the face midway through the first period.
Brett Howden News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4
Golden Knights strike first in Game 2 with Brett Howden goal
The Vegas Golden Knights would like to seize control of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes with another strong effort on the road. The Golden Knights were victorious in Game 1 of the series at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, and they scored the opening goal in Game 2.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / June 4
Success of the Golden Knights Has Contributed to the Growth of Youth Hockey in Las Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights’ on-ice success in the NHL is driving increased interest in youth hockey across the Mojave Desert, with more children participating and families organizing their schedules around the sport.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4
Fine print in Bruce Cassidy's contract is why Oilers won't get interview
According to a few sources, including NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, Bruce Cassidy’s contract is one that was unique to the coach and why the Vegas Golden Knights are getting away with not granting permission for Cassidy to interview with other teams.
The Golden Knights’ Front Office Is Ruthless, but the Best
Since joining the NHL in 2017, the Vegas Golden Knights have been one of the league’s top teams. They have made it to two Stanley Cup finals, winning one in 2023, and are back in it this season.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3
Hurricanes’ top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?
Shellshock wouldn’t be the right word. It’s not as if the Carolina Hurricanes were blown out of their own barn 6-0 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Eric Staal News / Dice City Sports / June 3
Summit Club hat sparks Vegas buzz after Canes troll
Eric Staal was in the building to hype up the Carolina Hurricanes for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Instead, Vegas fans fixated on his hat. Staal was photographed wearing a Summit Club hat, a logo Las Vegas locals recognize as tied to Summerlin’s ultra-exclusive golf and residential scene.
NHL News / Field Level Media / June 2
Golden Knights pull out high-scoring win in Stanley Cup Final opener
Tomas Hertl scored to break a third-period deadlock and give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in the opener of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / June 3
Stanley Cup Game Recap: Vegas Takes Exciting Game One
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights met tonight for game one of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Hurricanes swept the Senators, and the Flyers then beat the Canadiens in five games to reach the Finals.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 3
Winners, losers from Game 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl plays hero
If you like high-scoring hockey games, Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final was for you.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 1
Fans triggered: Why Montreal’s GM took a shot at the Maple Leafs
At Monday’s season-ending press conference for the Montreal Canadiens, their general manager was asked about the team’s playoff run, plans for the summer, and the lack of production from the team’s top stars in the series versus the Carolina Hurricanes.
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