Vegas Golden Knights defeat Carolina Hurricanes 5-4: Recap & Betting Results

Tue, Jun 2, 2026 · NHL · Vegas Golden Knights 5, Carolina Hurricanes 4

The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center. The Vegas Golden Knights covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 5.5, with 9 goals combined.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes final score and game recap

The Vegas Golden Knights won by 1 goal.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes?

The Vegas Golden Knights covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.

The puck line opened and closed at Carolina Hurricanes -1.5.

Did Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes go over or under the total?

The game went over: 9 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, over by 3.5.

The total opened and closed at 5.5.

This result left the Vegas Golden Knights 13-4 in the 2025-26 postseason (6-2 at home, 7-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 11 of 17 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 8 times, with 1 push. That made it seven straight wins for the Vegas Golden Knights.

This result left the Carolina Hurricanes 12-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (6-2 at home, 6-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 14 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 10 times.

What's next for Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes?

Next for the Vegas Golden Knights: at the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Next for the Carolina Hurricanes: the Vegas Golden Knights at home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.