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2026 Stanley Cup Update

2026 Stanley Cup Final Update

Staal scores 2, Hurricanes top Golden Knights in Game 4, even Stanley Cup Final

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Staal scores 2, Hurricanes top Golden Knights in Game 4, even Stanley Cup Final
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Behind Jordan Staal's 2 goals, Hurricanes level Stanley Cup Final 2-2

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Behind Jordan Staal’s 2 goals, Hurricanes level Stanley Cup Final 2-2
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NHL Stanley Cup Final 2026: Who has the edge now that the series is perfectly tied at 2-2

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NHL Stanley Cup Final 2026: Who has the edge now that the series is perfectly tied at 2-2
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The 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights is now tied 2–2 after Carolina’s 5–3 Game 4 victory in Las Vegas on June 9.

Series Results

  • Game 1: Vegas 5, Carolina 4
  • Game 2: Carolina 4, Vegas 3 (OT)
  • Game 3: Vegas 5, Carolina 4 (2OT)
  • Game 4: Carolina 5, Vegas 3
  • Series tied 2–2

Game 4 Highlights

  • Captain Jordan Staal scored twice, including the game-winning goal.
  • Nikolaj Ehlers recorded a goal and two assists.
  • Rookie goalie Brandon Bussi won his first NHL playoff start.
  • Carolina rallied after Vegas had tied the game during the second period.

Upcoming Schedule

  • Game 5: June 11 in Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Game 6: June 14 in Las Vegas (if necessary)
  • Game 7: June 17 in Raleigh (if necessary)

The series has been extremely close, with every game decided by a single goal or late-game momentum swing. After four games, it has effectively become a best-of-three series.

Current prediction: With home ice for Game 5 and momentum from the Game 4 win, Carolina may have a slight edge, but this remains one of the most evenly matched Stanley Cup Finals in recent years.