NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 3
The Stanley Cup final began in rollercoaster fashion on Tuesday.
Nikolaj Ehlers revved up the Carolina Hurricanes crowd with two goals early on in Game 1, but the Vegas Golden Knights scored three unanswered.
Carolina tied the game twice, but the Golden Knights ultimately prevailed 5-4 to take a 1-0 series lead in the final.
Vegas is the first road team in NHL history to open the Stanley Cup final with a multi-goal comeback win.
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The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are scheduled to begin the Stanley Cup final on June 2.
Leading Scorers
1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 22 points, 17 games
2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 19 points, 17 games
T-3. Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 16 points, 14 games
T-3. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games
T-3. Lane Hutson, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games
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This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 7:12 AM.