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Carolina Hurricanes Beat the Golden Knights, 2026 Stanley Cup Finals at 2-2

Carolina Hurricanes Beat the Golden Knights, 2026 Stanley Cup Finals at 2-2

Game 4 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Las Vegas Golden Knights was another fantastic game. Read the FloHockey recap.

Jun 9, 2026 by Tobias Linkin
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The 2026 Stanley Cup Finals are now four-for-four. These teams just can't miss.

For the fourth consecutive game, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Las Vegas Golden Knights produced a fantastic game, with the Hurricanes edging out a 5-3 win with an empty netter being the decider with under a minute left.

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal continued his dominant NHL playoffs and Stanley Cup Finals series. He scored two goals for Carolina, as the Hurricanes pounded the zone against a reeling Carter Hart.

The Golden Knights continued to fight, coming back down 2-0 in the first period to tie the game at 2-2 and eventually at 3-3. Carolina's offense ended up being too potent and first-time NHL playoff and former AHL goalie Brandon Bussi made crucial saves late to keep the Knights at bay.

The series now heads to the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, with the Hurricanes looking to take a 3-2 series with their home crowd watching.

The first four games of the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals were all-action. Read the complete FloHockey recap to view key moments, highlights and important updates from the game.

Carolina Hurricanes Win on the Road!

CAR 5, VGK 3

A late empty netter from Nikolaj Ehlers seals the game for the Carolina Hurricanes who are now im prime position to take control of the series as it heads back to the Lenovo Center.

The decision to start Brandon Bussi at goalie pays off for the Hurricanes, as the rookie made multiple crucial saves late in the game to push the Hurricanes over the hump.

Carolina Scores the Empty Net Goal From Nikolaj Ehlers - 54.8 3rd - 10:51 p.m. ET

CAR 5, VGK 3

Nikolaj Ehlers bounces the puck off the boards and goes down the ice into the goal to all but give the Hurricanes Game 4. Another great Stanley Cup Finals game is taken by Carolina.

It's the first game of the series decided by more than one goal. Carolina will head back home with the chance to take a lead for the first time in the series.

Vegas Moves to an Empty Net - 1:59 3rd - 10:48 p.m. ET

CAR 4, VGK 3

The Golden Knights will move to an empty net and take Carter Hart out of the game. Vegas uses their timeout to organize a look to tie up the game with just under two minutes to go.

For the fourth consecutive game, the Stanley Cup Finals are coming down to the wire.

Golden Knights Competitive Late in the 3rd and Looking for Tying Goal - 3:53 3rd - 10:45 p.m. ET

CAR 4, VGK 3

Vegas is down one goal with just under four minutes left to play. They've had good looks in the zone sent at Brandon Bussi but nothing has gotten past the former AHL standout.

Vegas could move to empty net soon if they aren't able to to capitalize on a look in the zone soon. Their time is running out in the third.

Hurricanes Take Back the Lead in the 3rd From Jordan Staal Goal - 13:28 3rd - 10:28 p.m. ET

CAR 4, VGK 3

A costly turnover from Sean Walker leads to a goal from Jordan Staal as the captain falls to the ice to put the Hurricanes back on top. It's Staal's second goal of the game

Carter Hart blocked the initial shot from Seth Jarvis, but Jarvis got the puck to Staal off the ricochet, leading to the Hurricanes lead with 13 minutes to go in the game.

Carolina Called For Penalty, Vegas With Chance for First Lead - 18:18 3rd - 10:20 p.m. ET

CAR 3, VGK 3

K'Andre Miller is called for a tripping penalty and the Hurricanes will have to kill the power play early in the third period. With a Golden Knights goal, they'll take their first lead of the game.

Vegas has struggled scoring on the power play throughout the series, with just one power play leading to a goal through four games.

All Square Going Into the 3rd Period - End of 2nd

CAR 3, VGK 3

Shots:

  • CAR: 23
  • VGK: 12

Brett Howden Ties the Game on the 2 On 1 - 2:52 2nd - 9:51 p.m. ET

CAR 3, VGK 3

Vegas' dominant second period throughout the series continues. After Carolina kills the Vegas power play, Brett Howden gets a two on one opportunity down the ice and gets the puck through the net. It's Howden's franchise record 14th of the playoffs.

The Golden Knights have now outscored Carolina 9-1 in second periods throughout the series. It's the seventh game-tying goal from either team in the series.

Golden Knights Commit Third Penalty - 8:30 2nd - 9:41 p.m. ET

CAR 3, VGK 2

Nic Dowd cross checks Logan Stankoven and gets called for the penalty. The Hurricanes have been dominant on the power throughout the series.

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal has been active during man advantages, expect him to pressure the struggling Carter Hart with shot attempts.

Vegas Strikes First in the 2nd Period - 15:38 2nd - 9:26 p.m. ET

CAR 3, VGK 2

Carolina's second period woes might be coming back again Game 4. William Karlsson gets the puck past Brandon Bussi off the dish from Rasmus Andersson to put the Golden Knights just one back.

The Hurricanes were outscored by four goals in Game 3, Rod Brind'Amour's team will try to cut out their second period woes.

Start of 2nd Period - 9:20 p.m. ET

CAR 3, VGK 1

Vegas enters the second period at a massive disadvantage. Will Game 4 have yet another comeback?

Carolina Hurricanes Survive Scare - End of 1st 

CAR 3, VGK 1

The goal from Brayden McNabb is reviewed and called NO GOOD after officials determined the clock expired before the puck crossed into the net. Bussi and the Hurricanes maintain their two goal lead into intermission.

Shots:

  • CAR: 14
  • VGK: 6

Carolina Survives the PP, Bussi Makes Huge Saves - 20.8 1st - 8:58 p.m. ET

CAR 3, VGK 1

The move from Frederick Andersen to Brandon Bussi continues to pay off for the Carolina Hurricanes who survive the man disadvantage from a slashing call.

Carolina has been in complete control, with Vegas's power play only scoring one time during the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. 

Golden Knights Commit Second Penalty of the Game, Carolina Scores on PP - 7:12 1st - 8:45 p.m. ET

CAR 3, VGK 1

It's been a disastrous first period for Vegas goalie Carter Hart. Jordan Staal scores yet again for the Hurricanes, now scoring in all four Stanley Cup Finals games.

Vegas is called for the penalty after have seven men on the ice, and Carolina is able to respond after Vegas was able to put one back on the board. It's now possible we see both team's starting goalies from the start of the series on the bench.

Vegas Gets One Back On a Breakaway From Mark Stone - 12:38 1st - 8:32 p.m. ET

CAR 2, VGK 1

Mark Stone scores off a beautiful pass from Shea Theodore to bring the Golden Knights within one goal of the Hurricanes. It's Stone's fourth goal in the last six games.

Former Providence Bruin of the AHL goalie Brandon Bussi finally cracks after making multiple impressive saves early. The Knights are back within striking distance just shortly after giving up a second goal.

Hurricanes Score as the PP Expires, All Carolina Early - 16:31 1st - 8:27 p.m. ET

CAR 2, VGK 0

Jackson Blake scores his sixth goal of the NHL playoffs to give the Hurricanes a commanding 2-0 lead early in Game 4.

The Hurricanes were on the power play off of a tripping call on Shea Theodore, and Blake was able to score the goal just four seconds after the man advantage expired. Both teams have lost after 2-0 leads, let's see if the Hurricanes can stay strong.

Carolina Strikes First, Has an Early Lead on the Road - 18:54 1st - 8:23 p.m. ET

CAR 1, VGK 0

Logan Stankoven does it again! The Hurricanes star scores his 11th goal of the playoffs to give the Hurricanes their first lead in the Stanley Cup Finals since Thursday.

Jalen Chatfield gave the puck to Stankoven on the assist, who put the puck above Carter Hart and in the back of the net. We could be headed for yet another wild game in the series.

1st Period is Live - 20:00 1st - 8:22 p.m. ET

CAR 0, VGK 0

Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals is live. The Carolina Hurricanes are making a massive change, starting the game with Brandon Bussi in goal instead of veteran Frederik Andersen. It's Bussi's first career playoff start.

Watch the Carolina Hurricanes' AHL Affiliate in the Calder Cup

The Chicago Wolves enter the 2026 Calder Cup Finals after an impressive playoff run through the Western Conference. The Carolina Hurricanes affiliate opened the postseason by eliminating the Texas Stars in five games before knocking off the Central Division champion Grand Rapids Griffin. 

Chicago then survived a hard-fought seven games against the Colorado Eagles in the conference final. Led by a mix of experienced veterans and Carolina Hurricanes prospects such as Ryan Suzuki and Bradly Nadeau, the Wolves are looking to win their fourth Calder Cup Final.

Calder Cup Finals Schedule 2026

  • Game 1 - Friday, June 12 (Chicago)
  • Game 2 - Sunday, June 14 (Chicago)
  • Game 3 - Tuesday, June 16 (Toronto)
  • Game 4 - Thursday, June 18 (Toronto)
  • Game 5 - Friday, June 19 (Toronto)
  • Game 6 - Sunday, June 21 (Chicago)
  • Game 7 - Tuesday, June 23 (Chicago)

Carolina Hurricanes Name Brandon Bussi as Starting Goalie for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals

Former AHL Providence Bruin and current backup goalie for the Hurricanes has been given the nod for Game 4 after coming in relief for Frederick Andersen in Game 3.

This is Bussi's first time starting in an NHL playoff game in his career.

2026 Stanley Cup Finals Schedule

  • Game 1: VGK 5, CAR 4
  • Game 2: VGK 3, CAR 4 (OT)
  • Game 3: VGK 5, CAR 4 (2OT)
  • Game 4: Carolina at Vegas, 8 p.m. ET, Tuesday, June 9 
  • Game 5: Vegas at Carolina, 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 11
  • *Game 6: Carolina at Vegas, 8 p.m. ET, Sunday, June 14 
  • *Game 7: Vegas at Carolina, 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday, June 17

* - If necessary

Las Vegas Golden Knights Projected Lines

Forwards

  • Ivan Barbashev - Jack Eichel - Pavel Dorofeyev
  • Brett Howden - William Karlsson - Mitch Marner
  • Tomas Hertl - Colton Sissons - Mark Stone
  • Cole Smith - Nic Dowd - Keegan Kolesar

Defense

  • Brayden McNabb - Shea Theodore
  • Noah Hanifin - Rasmus Andersson
  • Dylan Coghlan - Kaedan Korczak

Goalies

  • Carter Hart
  • Adin Hill

Carolina Projected Lines, Who is the Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Tonight?

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour has not named a goalie for Game 4 yet, saying "we'll see" when asked by the media who he intends to have starting between Brandon Bussi and Frederick Andersen. This is the Hurricanes projected lines for Game 4.

Bussi started 111 games for the Providence Bruins of the AHL before being picked up by the Hurricanes. Watch the AHL Calder Cup on FloHockey.

Forwards

  • Andrei Svechnikov - Sebastian Aho - Seth Jarvis
  • Taylor Hall - Logan Stankoven - Jackson Blake
  • Nikolaj Ehlers - Jordan Staal - Jordan Martinook
  • William Carrier - Mark Jankowski - Eric Robinson

Defense

  • Jaccob Slavin - Jalen Chatfield
  • K’Andre Miller - Sean Walker
  • Shayne Gostisbehere - Alexander Nikishin

Goalies

  • Frederik Andersen
  • Brandon Bussi

Betting Odds for Game 4 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final

Game 4:

  • Carolina Hurricanes: -122
  • Vegas Golden Knights: -102

Stanley Cup Finals Series winner:

  • Carolina Hurricanes: +150
  • Vegas Golden Knights: -182

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook

When is Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final?

The Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes are facing off at 8 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals is broadcast live on ABC for viewers in the US. The game is broadcast live on Sportsnet, CBS and TVA Sports for viewers in Canada.

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