Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jun 11, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 2, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Series | R4 Game 5: CAR 3-2 VGK |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
| 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 | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17:47 | 0.16 | 1.67 |
| 2nd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.30 | 1.60 |
| 3rd | Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 17:53 | 0.31 | 1.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:52 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Jack Eichel, Tomas Hertl | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:46 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Nikolaj Ehlers, Seth Jarvis | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:58 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Shayne Gostisbehere, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:51 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Sean Walker, Jordan Martinook | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 11:08 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Nikolaj Ehlers, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 13:49 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Shea Theodore, Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.13 | 1.89 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| Hits | 32 | 34 |
| Blocks | 18 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:53 | 0.31 | 1.55 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:31 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:42 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:26 | 0.41 | 0.74 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:03 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:32 | 0.52 | 0.15 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:38 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:52 | 0.36 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.64 | -0.15 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:23 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 17:47 | 0.16 | 1.67 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.30 | 1.60 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:22 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:51 | 0.25 | 0.84 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:05 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.09 | 0.70 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:55 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:13 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -2.60 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 1.40 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2 on Jun 11, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 1.89 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.13 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Carolina Hurricanes took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.67 on 3 assists.
Brandon Bussi stopped 23 of 25, worth 1.4 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 4–2 on Jun 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
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 1.67, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 1.89 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.13, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 25 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 24. High-danger chances went 15 to 14.