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Game 1 Winners, Losers: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl, Hurricanes' Top Line
Tomas Hertl ended a 29-game drought with the go-ahead goal, and Vegas took a 1-0 series lead after Carolina tied it in the third period.
- On Tuesday, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center, with Tomas Hertl scoring the decisive goal late in the third period.
- Hertl's performance follows a prolonged scoring drought he broke after receiving advice from former San Jose Sharks teammate Joe Pavelski, who called to discuss his struggles.
- Overcoming an early two-goal deficit, the Golden Knights rallied with goals from Shea Theodore, Ivan Barbashev, William Karlsson, and Brett Howden, while goalie Carter Hart recorded 23 saves.
- With this comeback victory, the Golden Knights take a 1-0 series lead, maintaining their undefeated all-time record in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, where the Hurricanes will attempt to level the series after failing to hold their early advantage.
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Stanley Cup Final 2026 final score: Golden Knights steal Game 1 from Hurricanes on late Tomas Hertl goal
The Sporting News tracked scores, updates, and highlights from Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes. Here are the for full updates from Lenovo Arena.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right1Center31Last UpdatedBias Distribution76% Center
Bias Distribution
- 76% of the sources are Center
76% Center
L 22%
C 76%
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