Hurricanes take a 3–2 Final lead with a 4–2 Game 5 win

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2 at Lenovo Center in Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. The result gave Carolina a 3–2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

The official recap records a 2–0 second period for Carolina. The imported game row independently matches the final score, venue and completed status.

Source: Official NHL Game 5 recap.