Hurricanes lead 3‑2 over Knights, one win from Cup
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- Carolina Hurricanes won Game 5 4‑2 over the Vegas Golden Knights, taking a 3‑2 series lead.
- Jordan Staal extended his Stanley Cup final goal streak to five games, scoring his sixth goal of the series in Game 5.
- Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho combined for three goals in Game 5, ending the Hurricanes’ scoring drought.
- Brandon Bussi made his second playoff start, stopping 23 of 25 shots, and is likely to start Game 6 after replacing Frederik Andersen in Game 3.
- Carter Hart allowed four goals for the fifth straight game, and the Golden Knights’ special‑team play faltered.
- ABC will broadcast Game 6 on Sunday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Eastern from the Golden Knights’ arena.
- Carolina will host Game 7 on Wednesday, June 17 at 8 p.m. Eastern, also on ABC.
Why it matters: The Hurricanes’ 3‑2 lead puts them one victory from the Stanley Cup, boosting their championship odds while forcing the Golden Knights into a must‑win Game 6. The Knights’ defensive lapses and special‑team woes, highlighted by Carter Hart’s four‑goal allowance, underscore the urgency of a turnaround.
