Golden Knights rally by Hurricanes in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final for seventh straight playoff win
The Vegas Golden Knights secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tomas Hertl scored the decisive goal with just over three minutes remaining, marking the Golden Knights' seventh consecutive playoff win. The team rallied from a 2-0 deficit early in the game, showcasing their resilience on the biggest stage in hockey.
- ▪Tomas Hertl scored the winning goal for the Golden Knights with 3:24 left in the third period.
- ▪This victory marks Vegas' seventh straight win in the playoffs.
- ▪The Golden Knights previously overcame a 3-0 deficit in Game 3 of the second round against Anaheim.
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NHL Golden Knights rally by Hurricanes in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final for seventh straight playoff win By Associated Press Published June 2, 2026, 11:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google RALEIGH, N.C. — Tomas Hertl took a backhand pass from Colton Sisson and beat Frederik Anderson from the slot with 3:24 left in the third period, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Tuesday night’s opener of the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas’ Tomas Hertl celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period of the Golden Knights’ 5-4 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center on June 2, 2026.
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