Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights on Jun 09, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Series | R4 Game 4: CAR 2-2 VGK |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
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 | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:09 | 0.61 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Jordan Staal | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16:34 | 0.42 | 1.70 |
| 3rd | William Karlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.04 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:06 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Jalen Chatfield, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:28 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Taylor Hall, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 07:22 | VGK | Mark Stone | Shea Theodore, Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 12:48 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Shayne Gostisbehere, Sebastian Aho | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 04:22 | VGK | William Karlsson | Rasmus Andersson, Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 17:08 | VGK | Brett Howden | Colton Sissons, William Karlsson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 06:32 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:05 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | — | 6v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.63 | 2.02 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Hits | 34 | 38 |
| Blocks | 16 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 19:09 | 0.61 | 2.08 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:34 | 0.42 | 1.70 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:14 | 0.36 | 1.29 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:54 | 0.22 | 0.95 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:51 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:14 | 0.29 | 0.74 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:33 | 0.40 | 0.54 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:17 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:23 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:13 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:30 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:41 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:45 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Karlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.04 | 1.44 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:34 | 0.75 | 0.90 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:40 | 0.12 | 0.85 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:33 | 0.17 | 0.84 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:58 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:46 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:00 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:11 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:17 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:20 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:33 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:44 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:25 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -1.19 | W |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -1.95 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5–3 on Jun 09, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.02 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.63 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 18 of 21, worth -1.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5–3 on Jun 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters at 2.08, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.02 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.63, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 28 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 21. High-danger chances went 13 to 14.