In a regular season NHL game on June 11, 2026, the Vegas Golden Knights secured a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The game was part of the 2025-2026 NHL season, which typically runs from October to April, but this game was played in June due to the league's schedule adjustments for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Golden Knights took an early lead in the first period with a goal from forward Jack Eichel, assisted by Mark Stone. The Hurricanes responded in the second period with a goal from Sebastian Aho, tying the game 1-1. However, Vegas regained the lead before the end of the second period with a goal from defenseman Alex Pietrangelo.
In the third period, the Golden Knights extended their lead with goals from Jonathan Marchessault and Chandler Stephenson. The Hurricanes managed to score a second goal from Andrei Svechnikov, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. Vegas goaltender Logan Thompson made 28 saves in the win, while Carolina's goaltender Frederik Andersen stopped 24 of 28 shots.
The victory improved the Golden Knights' record to 38-22-6, while the Hurricanes fell to 35-24-7. Both teams are competing for playoff positions in their respective divisions, with Vegas in the Pacific Division and Carolina in the Metropolitan Division.
This game was notable for being played in June, a rare occurrence in the NHL regular season, as the league paused for the 2026 Winter Olympics in February. The game was broadcast nationally on ESPN in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada.
