Carolina Hurricanes defeat Vegas Golden Knights 4-3: Recap & Betting Results

Thu, Jun 4, 2026 · NHL · Vegas Golden Knights 3, Carolina Hurricanes 4

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime on Thursday, June 4, 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 7 goals combined.

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

The Vegas Golden Knights led 1-0 after the first period and 2-0 after two periods. The Carolina Hurricanes outscored the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in the third period. It was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation. The Carolina Hurricanes won it in overtime.

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, losing by 1 goal.

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

The game went over: 7 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, over by 1.5.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Vegas Golden Knights at +137 and the Carolina Hurricanes at -166. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Carolina Hurricanes a 60% favorite. The Carolina Hurricanes won as the favorite at -166: $60.24 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left the Vegas Golden Knights 13-5 in the 2025-26 postseason (6-2 at home, 7-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 12 of 18 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 8 times, with 1 push.

This result left the Carolina Hurricanes 13-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (7-2 at home, 6-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 15 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 10 times.

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

Next for the Vegas Golden Knights: the Carolina Hurricanes at home on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Next for the Carolina Hurricanes: at the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, June 6, 2026.