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

Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · NHL · Carolina Hurricanes 4, Vegas Golden Knights 5

The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in overtime on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena. The Vegas Golden Knights covered the puck line as 0.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 5.5, with 9 goals combined.

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

Neither team had scored after the first period. The Vegas Golden Knights won the second period 4-0 to lead 4-0 after two periods. The Carolina Hurricanes outscored the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 in the third period. It was tied 4-4 at the end of regulation. The Vegas Golden Knights won it in the second overtime.

The leading performers, from the box score:

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

The Vegas Golden Knights covered the puck line as 0.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.

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

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

This result left the Carolina Hurricanes 13-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (7-2 at home, 6-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 16 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 10 times.

This result left the Vegas Golden Knights 14-5 in the 2025-26 postseason (7-2 at home, 7-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 13 of 19 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 10 times and under 8 times, with 1 push.

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

Next for the Carolina Hurricanes: at the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Next for the Vegas Golden Knights: the Carolina Hurricanes at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.