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Golden Knights vs Hurricanes

NHL • Finals • Jun 12 2026

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@nationalryanleague

Well, it’s time to face the music. I’ve either said too much or done too much and I’m not allowed to have great things. I want to thank everyone who put the weather alert alerts in front of the game so I couldn’t see it because it actually helped me and they blocked out all the times that Carolina scored. We have severe thunderstorms going on and a tornado warning, unfortunately, neither caused problems before or during the game. I wish I had something meaningful to say, it wouldn’t be me to not. But I’m out of it. Elimination time is upon us. I don’t regret what I’ve said. I just know there was some intent of truth behind it all. Enjoy your drive to Vegas, I just hope you guys have fun. There is something to come, in all of this.

Carolina just played better. And it showed throughout. After Dorofeyev's first goal, it was all Carolina. Jordan Staal with his 6th goal in this finals. First player to score in all 5 of the first games since Marion Lemeuix. Now it's 3-2 headed back to Vegas. I do think the Golden Knights will force a game seven but I think the Hurricanes win it at home.

Penalties here, penalties there, penalties everywhere. Svechnekov joins the series. Ehlers with 3 apples and 2 pucks over the glass. Very bipolar game. Torts is, as usual, gonna spontaneously combust.

@Preston_Rogers

Hockey took place here.

@FlameRaptorRaven

The weirdest game of this series; only because it was neither 1. an all-time classic and 2. A game that came down to the wire. Well, it technically went down to the wire, but the Hurricanes weren’t in real danger with a 2 goal lead, even for a series as crazy as this one. This game being uncharacteristic was the theme. The Hurricanes had the rare slow start only to recover when Jordan Staal put himself into NHL lore, becoming 1 of just 4 players ever to score a goal in each of the first 5 games in a Cup Final. Getting that goal seemingly awoke a demon in the Hurricanes because they proceeded to do something they never could: dominate the 2nd period. Idk if Torts told his team to go throw some cheap shots, but it felt like Vegas was only concerned with hurting the Hurricanes. I’m not trying to say Carolina is innocent, instead, Vegas was being a bunch of morons and taking penalties left and right. It bit them in the ass as Carolina ran away with the 2nd. Bussi held it down in the 3rd.

Probably the worst game of the series but all the others have been cinema so it doesn't really matter. Carolina now forces Vegas into back to back win or go home games which is huge for them

Not as exciting as the first 4 games this series but still a great game. Hurricanes played really well. Bussi what a story man please just start him game 6. Ehlers 3 assists sneaky puck movement. And Shevnickov with 2 goals. Knights didnt have an answer for the Canes. Even when they had a 2 man advantage in the final 2 minutes in the game they couldnt score. Lovely stuff.

Jordan Staal Con Smythe loading

Good game wasn't on the same level of the past games this series but was a good game nonetheless Carolina felt in control for the most part anyways Knights in 7

And so it came down 3-2

An electric atmosphere in Raleigh helped the Canes secure this win in the second period. Do we think Torts’ lucky streak is running out? The Knights have now lost two in a row… I would love to see Carolina take this in six.

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i think i love jordan staal

Worst game in my opinion. But still a fun one. And Brandon Bussi, The Bus stop comes up big. And so does Svechnikov. 2 goals for him. And the canes are one win away from the best trophy in sports!!

Well the canes are one victory away from being Lord Stanely to north Carolina. Seeing Haaland at the Lenovo was so funny to me. I feel like he might have some other things to worry about with y'know, the world cup and everything. I 100% think Vegas will win game 6. game 7 tho is anyone's game. Bussi was great, he has been great, I love watching him play. still cheering for the vgk but I'll be happy for bussi and Stall if the canes can get it done. Lord Stanley will be going to Vegas...

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The weakest game of this series, it was still good. Smythe Jordan Staal. I don’t care, he’s clearly the mvp for this series. Smythe that man right now. Brandon Bussi might come into my top 15 all time favorite athletes after the conclusion of this series. I’m so proud of him. Keep pushing boys.