Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jun 04, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Series | R4 Game 2: CAR 1-1 VGK |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| 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 | Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:54 | 0.16 | 1.63 |
| 2nd | Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.23 | 1.62 |
| 3rd | Brett Howden | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.53 | 1.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:33 | VGK | Brett Howden | Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 07:23 | VGK | Brett Howden | Ivan Barbashev, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 10:20 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 12:46 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | William Carrier, Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 15:25 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Shayne Gostisbehere, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:39 | VGK | Mark Stone | Mitch Marner, Tomas Hertl | 5v6 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:56 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Shayne Gostisbehere, Sebastian Aho | 5v4 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.34 | 3.18 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 35.8% | 64.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 43.5% | 56.5% |
| Hits | 26 | 46 |
| Blocks | 25 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Howden | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.53 | 1.31 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:37 | 0.07 | 0.93 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:08 | 0.02 | 0.92 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:57 | 0.36 | 0.91 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:35 | 0.19 | 0.75 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:07 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:19 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:55 | 0.48 | 0.56 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:06 | 0.21 | 0.53 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:15 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:39 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:55 | 0.08 | -0.13 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:22 | 0.02 | -0.42 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.17 | -0.53 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:30 | 0.04 | -0.73 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.02 | -1.19 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:54 | 0.16 | 1.63 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.23 | 1.62 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.03 | 1.04 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.33 | 0.98 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:04 | 0.24 | 0.96 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:49 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:25 | 0.12 | 0.70 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:32 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:09 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.76 | 0.61 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:58 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:51 | 0.12 | 0.53 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:37 | 0.34 | 0.52 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:47 | 0.08 | 0.39 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:52 | 0.21 | 0.37 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:23 | 0.07 | 0.27 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:25 | 0.46 | -0.01 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.30 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.66 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Jun 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.18 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.34 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jordan Staal led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.63 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 23 of 26, worth -0.66 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Jun 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jordan Staal led all skaters at 1.63, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.18 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.34, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 26 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Carter Hart stopped 22 of 26 (-1.3 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 23 of 26 (-0.66 goals saved above expected).