In the Stanley Cup Final opener, the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from an early two-goal deficit to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4. Tomas Hertl scored the game-winner with 3:24 left in the third period, marking Vegas’ seventh consecutive playoff victory. The Golden Knights, led by coach John Tortorella, showcased resilience against a strong Hurricanes team, who had a strong start in front of a home crowd. Game 2 is set for Thursday in Raleigh as Vegas aims for their second Cup title in four seasons.
