Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights on Jun 06, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Vegas Golden Knights 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 06, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Series | R4 Game 3: CAR 1-2 VGK |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 5 |
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 | Mitch Marner | R | 3 | 1 | 10 | 27:00 | 1.11 | 2.99 |
| 2nd | Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.15 | 1.74 |
| 3rd | Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:16 | 0.57 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 10:26 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 10:42 | VGK | Mitch Marner | William Karlsson, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 14:32 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 16:52 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Tomas Hertl | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 07:03 | CAR | Jordan Martinook | Seth Jarvis, Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 07:29 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Sebastian Aho, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 07:42 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Jaccob Slavin, Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 18:18 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho | 4v6 | 4–4 |
| P5 05:38 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Brayden McNabb, Brett Howden | 5v5 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.33 | 3.43 |
| High-danger shots | 34 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| Hits | 43 | 66 |
| Blocks | 14 | 30 |
| Giveaways | 29 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 11 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23:16 | 0.57 | 1.39 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 24:51 | 0.05 | 1.33 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:41 | 0.39 | 0.95 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26:24 | 0.57 | 0.85 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:37 | 0.27 | 0.85 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:50 | 0.03 | 0.84 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:10 | 0.54 | 0.69 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:25 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29:56 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:37 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34:21 | 0.13 | 0.25 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:15 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32:45 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:43 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:36 | 0.15 | -0.15 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Marner | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 27:00 | 1.11 | 2.99 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.15 | 1.74 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 39:09 | 0.14 | 1.29 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 35:47 | 0.01 | 1.28 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:31 | 0.57 | 1.09 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:43 | 0.29 | 0.84 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:09 | 0.21 | 0.69 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.09 | 0.65 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:08 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:03 | 0.20 | 0.45 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.01 | 0.40 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:25 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:53 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30:56 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:49 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 0.72 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 12 | 16 | 75.0% | -2.30 | |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | -0.17 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5–4 on Jun 06, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.43 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.33 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mitch Marner led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.99 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 10 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 18 of 19, worth 0.72 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5–4 on Jun 06, 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 — Mitch Marner led all skaters at 2.99, on 3G, 1A and 10 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.43 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.33, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 33 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 35. High-danger chances went 34 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 18 of 19 (0.72 goals saved above expected); Carter Hart stopped 29 of 33 (-0.17 goals saved above expected).