Hurricanes Even Stanley Cup Final with 5-3 Victory Over Golden Knights in Game 4
Jordan Staal scored twice, including the go-ahead goal while sliding on his stomach, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Tuesday to tie the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2. The series has been marked by dramatic momentum swings, with two-goal leads disappearing in all four games played so far. Game 5 returns to Carolina on Thursday, with the Hurricanes seeking their first championship in two decades.
The Carolina Hurricanes evened the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2 with a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game at 6:32 of the third period while stretched out on his stomach, giving Carolina a lead they would not relinquish. Nikolaj Ehlers added a goal and two assists, while Brandon Bussi made 18 saves in his first playoff start, replacing rested goaltender Frederik Andersen. The Hurricanes dominated the first period, outshooting Vegas 14-6, and built a 3-1 lead before the Golden Knights rallied to tie the game 3-3 after two periods. This was the first game in the series not decided by a single goal, and Staal became the first player in 44 years to score in each of the first four games of a Stanley Cup Final. Game 5 is scheduled for Thursday in Raleigh, North Carolina.
What different sources said
- Fox NewsRight
Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Game 4 preview: Carolina's comeback magic faces a must-win situation
- The Japan TimesCenter
Behind Jordan Staal’s 2 goals, Hurricanes level Stanley Cup Final 2-2
- The Guardian USLeft
Carolina move one win from Stanley Cup after top line powers past Vegas
- New York PostRight
Hurricanes even Stanley Cup Final after Jordan Staal’s two-goal night in Game 4 win
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Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes beat Golden Knights to even series 2-2
A goal for the ages: Jordan Staal’s belly-flop winner puts him straight into Hurricanes lore
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Hurricanes 5-3 Golden Knights (Jun 9, 2026) Game Recap
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From The Sports Desk: Carolina claims Game 4 in back-and-forth Stanley Cup Final
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Hurricanes look to ‘take care of business at home’ in Game 5 of Cup Final
- TSNCenter
Golden Knights and Hurricanes are playing a Stanley Cup Final for the ages, and the numbers show it
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes - NHL Game Recap - June 11, 2026
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Hurricanes top Golden Knights in Game 5, move within a win of the Stanley Cup
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