Hertl’s goal lifts Golden Knights past Hurricanes 5-4 to open Stanley Cup Final
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in the opening game of the Stanley Cup Final. Tomas Hertl scored the decisive goal late in the third period, marking the Golden Knights' seventh consecutive playoff victory. The game featured multiple lead changes and showcased the competitive nature of both teams.
- ▪Tomas Hertl scored the winning goal for the Golden Knights with 3:24 left in the third period.
- ▪This victory marked Vegas' seventh straight win in the playoffs.
- ▪Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice for the Hurricanes, giving them an early 2-0 lead.
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