Carolina Hurricanes
Current season record
9–2–2 · 20 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights — Saturday, June 6, 2026 Game Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Final/2OT.
Game Analysis
T-Mobile Arena
- USABC
- CanadaCBC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
VGK
- PPTomas Hertl (5)
- Mitch Marner (8)
- Mitch Marner (9)
- Mitch Marner (10)
- Shea Theodore (6)
CAR
- Jordan Martinook (2)
- Taylor Hall (6)
- Jordan Staal (5)
- PPAndrei Svechnikov (4)
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Summary — Saturday, June 6, 2026
By Hockey in 60
Vegas Golden Knights won 5–4 at T-Mobile Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Analysis — Saturday, June 6, 2026
By Hockey in 60
Vegas Golden Knights paired the victory with a 35–33 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 51.5% of the two teams’ combined shots. That gives the result support beyond the scoreline: the winning side also put more attempts on target. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Carolina Hurricanes converted 1 of 2 power plays (50.0%); Vegas Golden Knights converted 1 of 2 power plays (50.0%). Power-play goal totals were level, so the difference in the final score came from other scoring situations.
Carolina Hurricanes won 59.3% of faceoffs yet was outshot 35–33. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights Official Game Highlights — Saturday, June 6, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Statistics — Saturday, June 6, 2026
| Statistic | Carolina Hurricanes | Vegas Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 33 | 35 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 2 | 2 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Hits | 42 | 66 |
| Blocked shots | 14 | 30 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 30 | 25 |
| Penalty minutes | 4 | 4 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Vegas Golden Knights won 5–4 at T-Mobile Arena.
Who scored
- Tomas Hertl Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: Jack Eichel (18), Mitch Marner (18)
- Mitch Marner Goal (8) Backhand, assists: William Karlsson (5), Shea Theodore (10)
- Mitch Marner Goal (9) Backhand, assists: Brayden McNabb (7)
- Mitch Marner Goal (10) Slap Shot, assists: Tomas Hertl (8)
- Jordan Martinook Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Seth Jarvis (6), Logan Stankoven (4)
- Taylor Hall Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Sebastian Aho (5), Jackson Blake (11)
- Jordan Staal Goal (5) Tip-In, assists: Jaccob Slavin (4), Eric Robinson (5)
- Andrei Svechnikov Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Jordan Staal (4), Sebastian Aho (6)
- Shea Theodore Goal (6) Slap Shot, assists: Brayden McNabb (8), Brett Howden (4)
Goalies
- Brandon Bussi stopped 18 of 19 for Carolina Hurricanes.
- Frederik Andersen stopped 12 of 16 for Carolina Hurricanes.
- Carter Hart stopped 29 of 33 for Vegas Golden Knights.
Shea Theodore Goal (6) Slap Shot, assists: Brayden McNabb (8), Brett Howden (4) That made the score 4–5 in the 2nd OT, and Vegas Golden Knights stayed ahead.