Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jun 02, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 5, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Series | R4 Game 1: CAR 0-1 VGK |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 5 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20:50 | 0.00 | 2.02 |
| 2nd | Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:00 | 0.77 | 1.98 |
| 3rd | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.30 | 1.50 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:25 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jaccob Slavin, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:08 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 13:28 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Brayden McNabb, Cole Smith | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 00:30 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Jack Eichel, Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 04:35 | VGK | William Karlsson | Mitch Marner, Brett Howden | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 12:42 | CAR | Jordan Staal | K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 01:21 | VGK | Brett Howden | Shea Theodore, Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 11:19 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | — | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 16:36 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Colton Sissons, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.34 | 2.36 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Hits | 35 | 25 |
| Blocks | 14 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20:50 | 0.00 | 2.02 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 23:00 | 0.77 | 1.98 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.36 | 1.39 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.10 | 1.05 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:11 | 0.04 | 0.99 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:38 | 0.14 | 0.94 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:10 | 1.03 | 0.75 |
| William Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.29 | 0.70 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:31 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:10 | 0.49 | 0.64 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:23 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:43 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:59 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:15 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.79 | 0.00 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:18 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.30 | 1.50 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.03 | 1.28 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:49 | 0.24 | 0.90 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:51 | 0.06 | 0.84 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:19 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:48 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:14 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:39 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:40 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:33 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 25 | 29 | 85.2% | -1.24 | W |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -1.08 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5–4 on Jun 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.36 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 4.34 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brayden McNabb led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.02 on 3 assists.
Frederik Andersen stopped 18 of 23, worth -1.08 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5–4 on Jun 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 5, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brayden McNabb led all skaters at 2.02, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.36 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.34, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 23 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 27. High-danger chances went 26 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Carter Hart stopped 25 of 29 (-1.24 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 18 of 23 (-1.08 goals saved above expected).