| MATCHUP | Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 39-26-17 | 53-22-7 |
| Where | Carolina Stadium | |
| When | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ABC | |
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights haven’t lost back-to-back games since April 21-24. The Golden Knights have won 4 of their last 5 road games.
The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.70 goals per game and are scoring on 20.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Brett Howden leads Vegas with 14 goals, Mitch Marner has 19 assists, and Jack Eichel has 49 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 2.75 goals per game and are killing 83.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Carter Hart has given up 53 goals on 591 shots faced.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes look to take a 3-2 series lead with back-to-back wins. The Hurricanes have won 7 of their 9 playoff home games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.47 goals per game and are scoring on 16.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Logan Stankoven leads Carolina with 11 goals, Taylor Hall has 12 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 47 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.18 goals per game and are killing 92.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 32 goals on 354 shots faced, and Brandon Bussi has allowed 4 goals on 40 shots.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 games at Lenovo Center following a road win.
- The Golden Knights have lost 13 of their last 15 games following a home loss.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games following a road win.
- The Golden Knights have lost the first period in five of their last six games following a home loss.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs following a home loss.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have lost the second period in each of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 10 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last nine home games against the Golden Knights.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Staal has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four playoff games.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four Game 5s of a playoff series.
- Jordan Staal has recorded a point in each of his last four appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Brett Howden has scored at least one goal in eight of the Golden Knights’ last nine road playoff games.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances against the Hurricanes.
- Brett Howden has recorded a point in each of his last four appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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).
- 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 second-most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (14).
Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report
The Golden Knights don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Hurricanes don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
As for a side, I’d lean toward the Huccianes at home. However, I’m going to ride the trend. I’ve backed this entire series, and that’s taking over. Defense has been optional in this series, and the over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these teams. Each of the last five games between the Canes and Golden Knights has produced at least 7 goals. This series alone is averaging 8.25 goals. These teams have lit it up all playoffs, and this series has been no different. I expect more fireworks. Give me the over.