Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Prediction 6/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, June 14th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL playoff matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are up 3-2 in this series after they won three of the first five games by scores of 4-5, 4-3, 4-5, 5-3, and 4-2. In game five, Carolina trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored the next four goals to pull away with the win. The Hurricanes recorded 24 shots on goal, won 58.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Staal, and Svechnikov (2), while Bussi stopped 23 out of 25 shots, which was a .920 save percentage. 

Prior to this series, Carolina defeated the Canadiens in five games by scores of 2-6, 3-2, 3-2, 4-0, and 6-1. The Hurricanes have won 15 of their 18 games in the playoffs and they finished first in the Metro standings with 113 points. Carolina scored 3.55 goals per game and they allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 24.9% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Taylor Hall has led the Hurricanes with six goals and 12 assists, while Jackson Blake has added six goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Brandon Bussi, who is 2-1 with a 2.18 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this postseason, but we could also see Andersen in net. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are down 2-3 in the series after they lost game five by a score of 4-2. Vegas led 1-0 early in the first period, but they didn’t score again until about six minutes left in the third in the loss. The Golden Knights recorded 25 shots on goal, won 41.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got both of their goals from Dorofeyev, while Hart stopped 20 out of 24 shots, which was an .833 save percentage. 

Prior to this series, Vegas defeated the Avalanche in four games by scores of 4-2, 3-1, 5-3, and 2-1. The Golden Knights have won eight of their last 11 games and they finished first in the Pacific standings with 95 points. Vegas scored 3.22 goals per game and they allowed 2.95 goals against per game, while also going 24.6% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Mitch Marner has led the Golden Knights with 10 goals and 19 assists, while Jack Eichel has added two goals and 20 assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Carter Hart, who is 14-7 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this postseason.

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Golden Knights have won each of their last six Game 6s of a playoff series.
• The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games as favorites following a win.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games following a home win.
• The Hurricanes have lost the second period in five of their last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last 10 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Golden Knights have lost six of their last eight games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in six of their last seven road games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Golden Knights have lost the second period in five of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents at T-Mobile Arena when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight games at T-Mobile Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 18 games between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight games at T-Mobile Arena.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances in home playoff games.
• Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Hurricanes.
• Pavel Dorofeyev ranks 2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (20) this season.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Jordan Staal has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last five playoff games.
• Jackson Blake has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last five road playoff games.
• Jordan Staal has recorded a point in each of his last five appearances – longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Vegas Golden Knights have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (34).
• The Vegas Golden Knights have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (14).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.90%).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank T5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.88).

Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Prediction 

Carolina comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have a chance to win the Stanley Cup here. The Hurricanes were 24-12-5 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights were 20-12-9 at home. Vegas has really struggled defensively in this series, as they have allowed at least four goals in all five games, but I think they will play better in this spot. The Golden Knights have their backs against the wall, but I am taking them to defend home ice and get the win here.

David Racey's Pick: Golden Knights ML