Tomas Hertl scores game-winner as Golden Knights rally to beat Hurricanes in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
The Vegas Golden Knights won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes with a score of 5-4. Tomas Hertl scored the game-winning goal late in the third period, capping off a comeback after the Hurricanes initially led 2-0. This victory marks the Golden Knights' seventh consecutive win in the playoffs.
- ▪The Golden Knights erased a 2-0 deficit to win the game.
- ▪Tomas Hertl scored the decisive goal with 3:25 remaining in the third period.
- ▪Vegas has not lost since Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Tomas Hertl scores game-winner as Golden Knights rally to beat Hurricanes in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final Carolina took a 2-0 lead just minutes into the game before Vegas stormed back in thrilling fashion By Scott Thompson Fox News Published June 2, 2026 11:26pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video NHL star Matthew Tkachuk star admits skating is his biggest flaw NHL superstar Matthew Tkachuk reflects on his father Keith Tkachuk’s 'compete' philosophy and why he still doesn't consider himself a 'great skater.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Vegas Golden Knights have taken Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, erasing the Carolina Hurricanes' early 2-0 lead to win a thrilling 5-4 game in Raleigh and…
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