Highlights from Hurricanes' win vs Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final Game 5

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from the franchise's second Stanley Cup title after they dominated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 for a 3-2 series lead.

More important is who scored in the 4-2 win on Thursday, June 11.

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal did as usual, scoring for the fifth game in a row and the sixth time in the series to tie an NHL record shared by four Hall of Famers.

The Hurricanes also got three goals from their first line, which had been relatively quiet in the playoffs.

Andrei Svechnikov scored on the power play in the second period for his second goal of the series and then Sebastian Aho ended a five-game goal drought. Svechnikov had another power-play goal in the third period as Vegas uncharacteristically got into penalty trouble.

"This is the biggest win in my life, personally," Svechnikov told reporters. "Thank God, we won that game, and all our focus right now ... is we got one more win to do here."

The Hurricanes will be in position to clinch their first Stanley Cup title since 2006 on Sunday, June 14, in Las Vegas. Teams that win Game 5 when the Stanley Cup Final is tied 2-2 have won the title 20 out of 27 times, with 16 clinching in Game 6.

The Golden Knights "probably" will be without William Karlsson, coach John Tortorella said. Karlsson left Game 5 with an apparent arm injury.

Things were looking good for the Golden Knights when they opened the scoring in the first period on a goal by slumping Pavel Dorofeyev. But Staal tied the game.

“You look at the first period who got us back into it, Jordo, so you can take a breath and say, ‘No damage done,'” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said. “I can’t say enough about him.”

Dorofeyev scored in the third period to pull Vegas within two goals, but goalie Brandon Bussi and the Hurricanes shut down a late Vegas power play to seal the win.

The goalie and his teammates aren't getting ahead of themselves.

"This series, we've been trailing a lot," said Bussi, who made 23 saves to win his second consecutive start. "We have to keep that mindset. We need to be hungry. We're going there for Game 6 and we're probably going to see the best version of them."

Tortorella vows the team will force a Game 7.

"We'll be back here," he said. "We're just going to do it in a different order."

USA TODAY Sports provided live updates on Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Here are highlights:

Hurricanes vs Golden Knights highlights

Game 5 recap

Final score: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 2

Plenty goes right for the Hurricanes in the win. Jordan Staal continues his torrid run with another goal. Andrei Svechnikov gets two goals and Sebastian Aho ends his drought. The power play connects twice. Brandon Bussi is solid in his second consecutive start. Vegas' Pavel Dorofeyev breaks through with two goals, but William Karlsson left the game with an apparent arm injury.

Big save by Brandon Bussi

He stops Tomas Hertl on the doorstep.

Golden Knights go on power play

Nikolaj Ehlers is called again for delay of game. It will be 6-on-4.

Golden Knights pull goalie

Carter Hart is out for the extra skater.

Jalen Chatfield injury update

He's back on the ice after being cut by a high-stick.

Golden Knights score: Pavel Dorofeyev strikes again

He's back on track with his second goal of the game, scoring off a rebound. Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 2

Carter Hart gives up four goals again

That's five games in a row that the Golden Knights goalie has given up four goals.

Hurricanes score: Andrei Svechnikov strikes again

That's two power-play goals for Andrei Svechnikov, who scores after a pass from Nikolaj Ehlers. Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 1.

Hurricanes go on power play

That's a four-minute minor to Mark Stone for high sticking. And they score.

Jalen Chatfield injury update

The Hurricanes defenseman catches a high stick from Mark Stone under the visor and is cut.

Hurricanes go on power play

Jack Eichel goes off for hooking. Carolina gets three shots, but Vegas kills penalty.

Brandon Bussi stops Brett Howden

That's two saves on Howden in this game, this one on a deflection in front by the playoffs' leading goal scorer.

William Karlsson injury update

He's not on the bench for the start of the third period and ABC reported that he has left the building for further examination. Here's the play on which he was hurt.

Third period underway

3-1 Hurricanes. They've outscored the Golden Knights 10-3 in the third period this series.

Second-period analysis: Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 1

The Golden Knights had ruled the second period in the first four games with a 9-1 edge in goals. Not this game. The Hurricanes outscored them 2-0 and more important was who got the goals. Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho had struggled to score in the playoffs and they both connected. The Hurricanes outshot Vegas 10-5 in that period and they have been the stronger team in the third period in the series. But don't forget that every game has featured a comeback from two-goal (or more) deficit to tie the game.

Hurricanes score: Sebastian Aho breaks through

It's a breakthrough night for the Hurricanes' top line. Sebastian Aho gets his first goal in six games. He takes a Sean Walker pass off his skates and roofs a shot past Carter Hart.. Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 1.

Big save by Brandon Bussi

Vegas gets a breakaway from playoff leading goal scorer Brett Howden, but Brandon Bussi stops him.

Hurricanes score: Andrei Svechnikov gets power-play goal

The first-liner takes a pass from Shayne Gostisbehere and rips a shot past a screened Carter Hart. That his second goal of the final after struggles earlier in the playoffs. Hurricanes 2, Golden Knights 1

Hurricanes go on another power play

Brayden McNabb goes off for cross-checking. Carolina scores on this one.

Hurricanes go on power play

Jeremy Lauzon goes off for roughing. Vegas kills the penalty but takes another one second later.

William Karlsson injury update

He gets his wrist looked at on the bench, then skates to the dressing room. Big loss for Vegas if he's out.

Taylor Hall slow to get up

Brayden McNabb cross-checks him. Taylor Hall gets up slowly and skates off. No penalty called.

Second period underway

Score is tied 1-1. Vegas has outscored Carolina 9-1 in the second period in this series. The Golden Knights have nearly two minutes of a power play to start the period. Vegas shows good movement but doesn't score.

First-period analysis: Hurricanes 1, Golden Knights 1

Pavel Dorofeyev got the scoring underway with his first goal in seven games and his first point in six games. Jack Eichel made a nice pass to pick up only his third point of the final. But the game is tied because Jordan Staal continues his tear. He now has six goals in the final as once again, he hurts the Golden Knights by getting loose in front to tip in a shot. Shots are 8-5 Vegas. The Golden Knights will be on a power play to start the second period. They connected in the first period.

Golden Knights go on power play

K'Andre Miller puts the puck over the glass with 5.8 seconds left in the first period. That's two delay of game penalties for the Hurricanes in his game. The penalty will carry over into the second period.

Why isn't Frederik Andersen dressing?

Coach Rod Brind'Amour told ABC he wanted the goalie to rest up in case he's needed later in the series. Pyotr Kochetkov is backing up Brandon Bussi.

Jordan Staal ties another Hall of Famer

He's the first to score in the first five games of the Stanley Cup Final since Montreal Canadiens' Yvan Cournoyer, a Hockey Hall of Famer, in 1973. according to ABC.

Hurricanes score: Jordan Staal ties game

He's in front and tips in a pass from Nikolaj Ehlers. That's a goal in all five games of the final and six total. John Tortorella said Staal had been killing the Golden Knights in front he does it again. Hurricanes 1, Golden Knights 1

Golden Knights score: Pavel Dorofeyev breaks through

Good sign for the Golden Knights. Slumping Jack Eichel sets up slumping Pavel Dorofeyev as Vegas' slumping power play connects. Golden Knights 1, Hurricanes 0

Golden Knights go on power play

Nikolaj Ehlers puts the puck over the glass. Vegas is 1-for-12. And they score.

Game 5 underway

Hurricanes' Jordan Staal vs. Golden Knights' Jack Eichel line

What time is Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final Game 5?

Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final will be played at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 11 at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What channel is Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final Game 5?

Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final will be broadcast by ABC.

Golden Knights vs Hurricanes: How to watch, stream Game 5

Date: Thursday, June 11

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Location: Lenovo Center (Raleigh, North Carolina)

TV: ABC

Streaming: Fubo

Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 5 odds

All odds provided via BetMGM (as of 5 p.m. ET, June 11)

• Spread: Hurricanes (-1.5)
• Money line: Hurricanes (-160), Golden Knights (+135)
• Over/under: 6

Game 5 starting goalies

Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi (1-1, 2.28 goals-against average, .900 save percentage) vs. Golden Knights' Carter Hart (14-6, 2.51, .912)

Carolina Hurricanes lines

Vegas Golden Knights lines

Carolina Hurricanes' leading scorers

Taylor Hall (18 points), Jackson Blake (18), Logan Stankoven (15)

Stankoven leads the Hurricanes with 11 goals.

Vegas Golden Knights' leading scorers

Mitch Marner (29 points), Jack Eichel (20), Brett Howden (18)

Howden leads all NHL scorers with 14 goals.

Jack Eichel seeking first goal of series

Eichel hasn't scored in six games but came close when he hit the crossbar late in Game 4.

"It's been OK," Eichel said of his game. "You always want to be better. I think I'm my hardest critic."

Brandon Bussi is starting goalie for Game 5

Goalie Brandon Bussi led the Hurricanes onto the ice for pregame warmups, meaning he'll be the starter for the second game in a row. He won 4-3 in Game 4. Pyotr Kochetkov is backing up. Frederik Andersen didn't dress for the second game in a row. The Hurricanes called up goalie Amir Miftakhov before the game.

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins Hart Trophy as NHL MVP

Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for the second time in a close vote, adding to his team's awards haul.

Kucherov finished second in the NHL with 130 points in 76 games - a league-best 1.71 points per game - as the Lightning clinched their ninth consecutive playoff berth and finished second in the Atlantic Division. He had 42 more points than his closest teammate, the second-largest gap between a team’s top two scorers in 2025-26 after the San Jose Sharks' Macklin Celebrini.

He edged fellow finalists Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers) and Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche) in a vote by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. He beat McDavid by 10 points.

Stanley Cup Final schedule

All times p.m. ET. Series tied 2-2. x-if necessary

• Game 1: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4
• Game 2: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 3 (OT)
• Game 3: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4 (2OT)
• Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Golden Knights 3
• Game 5: Thursday, June 11, Vegas at Carolina, 8, ABC
• Game 6: Sunday, June 14, Carolina at Vegas, 8, ABC
• x-Game 7: Wednesday, June 17, Vegas at Carolina, 8, ABC

Why Game 5 is so important

When a best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final is tied 2-2, the Game 5 winner goes on to win the title about 75% of the time (20-7; .741). That's 15-3 (.833) when the home team win and 5-4 (.556) when the road team wins.

In the 27 previous instances, the Game 5 winner clinched the championship 16 times in Game 6 and four times in Game 7.

The Game 5 loser has gone on to win seven times.

John Tortorella not concerned about Carter Hart

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart has given up four goals in each of the first four games of the Stanley Cup Final. Asked if he was concerned, coach John Tortorella said, "No, not at all."

Hurricanes mum on Game 5 starting goalie

Brind'Amour didn't announce his starting goalie before Game 4 and he didn't before Game 5, either. Brandon Bussi started and won Game 4 in his first start of the playoffs. He was in the starter's net during Thursday's morning skate.

Frederik Andersen update

The Hurricanes goalie didn't practice with the team again on Thursday, but coach Rod Brind'Amour said he skated before other players showed up.

"As far as the lineup, everybody's available," he said. "That's all I'm going to talk about."