Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights on Jun 14, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 3, Vegas Golden Knights 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Series | R4 Game 6: CAR 4-2 VGK |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 0 |
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 | Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:32 | 0.09 | 1.34 |
| 2nd | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| 3rd | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15:28 | 0.45 | 0.65 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:47 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Jaccob Slavin, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:31 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 18:52 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | — | 6v5 | 3–0 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.66 | 1.95 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Hits | 32 | 39 |
| Blocks | 12 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 10 | 2 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:32 | 0.09 | 1.34 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:28 | 0.45 | 0.65 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:31 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.08 | 0.64 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:26 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:37 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Seth Jarvis | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:44 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:26 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:50 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:50 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:54 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:59 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:27 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:48 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:21 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:07 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:58 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:43 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:49 | 0.59 | 0.00 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.30 | -0.05 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:50 | 0.50 | -0.05 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:17 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 2.00 | W |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | -0.69 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3–0 on Jun 14, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 1.95 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 1.66 — 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; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jackson Blake led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.34 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 22 of 22, worth 2.0 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 3–0 on Jun 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, Vegas Golden Knights 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jackson Blake led all skaters at 1.34, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 1.95 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 1.66, 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?
Carolina Hurricanes put 23 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 22. High-danger chances went 10 to 12.