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Canes claw back for 5-3 win in Las Vegas during Stanley Cup Game 4. Here are photos

By Robert Willett and Travis Long

Updated June 10, 2026 3:02 AM

Carolina Hurricanes players Seth Jarvis (24), Nikolaj Ehlers (27), Jacoob Slavin (74) and Jalen Chatfield (5) surround center Jordan Staal (11) after he scored to take 4-3 lead over Vegas in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes players Seth Jarvis (24), Nikolaj Ehlers (27), Jacoob Slavin (74) and Jalen Chatfield (5) surround center Jordan Staal (11) after he scored to take 4-3 lead over Vegas in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

LAS VEGAS

The Carolina Hurricanes entered Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final with a lot on the line, and they delivered with a 5-3 win over Vegas to tie the series at 2 games each.

The Canes are coming back to North Carolina on a high with another strong performance by Jordan Staal and goalie Brandon Bussi.

Here are photos from Thursday’s game at T-Mobile Arena.

Carolina Hurricanes fan Donna Vanderford of Elon, N.C. watches the Hurricanes their pre-game skate ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes fan Donna Vanderford of Elon, N.C. watches the Hurricanes their pre-game skate ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) stands for the National Anthem, prior to starting in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final series against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) stands for the National Anthem, prior to starting in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final series against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) reacts after scoring on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to take a 1-0 lead in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV — Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) reacts after scoring on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to take a 1-0 lead in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes fans react during a Stanley Cup Final watch party in Raleigh's Smoky Hollow district on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as the Hurricanes play the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. — Carolina Hurricanes fans react during a Stanley Cup Final watch party in Raleigh's Smoky Hollow district on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as the Hurricanes play the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) scores on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to take a 1-0 lead in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV — Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) scores on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to take a 1-0 lead in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) reacts after scoring on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to take a 3-0 lead in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) reacts after scoring on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to take a 3-0 lead in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) is congratulated by teammates Seth Jarvis (24), Andrei Svechnikov (37) and Sebastian Aho (20) after scoring on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to take a 3-0 lead in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) is congratulated by teammates Seth Jarvis (24), Andrei Svechnikov (37) and Sebastian Aho (20) after scoring on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to take a 3-0 lead in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Logan Stankoven (22) scores on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to take a 2-0 lead in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes right wing Logan Stankoven (22) scores on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to take a 2-0 lead in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) is tripped by Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore (27) in the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) is tripped by Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore (27) in the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) is tripped by Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore (27) in the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) is tripped by Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore (27) in the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes fans react during a Stanley Cup Final watch party in Raleigh's Smoky Hollow district on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as the Hurricanes play the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. — Carolina Hurricanes fans react during a Stanley Cup Final watch party in Raleigh's Smoky Hollow district on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as the Hurricanes play the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4), prevents Vegas right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) from shooting on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32), in the first period, in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4), prevents Vegas right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) from shooting on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32), in the first period, in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas right wing Mark Stone (61) reacts after scoring on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32), in the first period, in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Vegas right wing Mark Stone (61) reacts after scoring on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32), in the first period, in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes fans react during a Stanley Cup Final watch party in Raleigh's Smoky Hollow district on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as the Hurricanes play the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. — Carolina Hurricanes fans react during a Stanley Cup Final watch party in Raleigh's Smoky Hollow district on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as the Hurricanes play the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) stops a scoring attempt by right wing Jackson Blake (53) in the second period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) stops a scoring attempt by right wing Jackson Blake (53) in the second period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) defends Vegas left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) as he tries score on a warp around, on goalie Brandon Bussi (32) in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) defends Vegas left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) as he tries score on a warp around, on goalie Brandon Bussi (32) in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) defends Vegas left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) as he tries score on a wrap around, on goalie Brandon Bussi (32) in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) defends Vegas left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) as he tries score on a wrap around, on goalie Brandon Bussi (32) in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas right wing Mark Stone (61) lines up a shot and scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32), in the first period, in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Vegas right wing Mark Stone (61) lines up a shot and scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32), in the first period, in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes fans react during a Stanley Cup Final watch party in Raleigh's Smoky Hollow district on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as the Hurricanes play the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. — Carolina Hurricanes fans react during a Stanley Cup Final watch party in Raleigh's Smoky Hollow district on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as the Hurricanes play the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) makes a glove save on a scoring attempt by right wing Mark Stone (61) in the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) makes a glove save on a scoring attempt by right wing Mark Stone (61) in the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) is tripped by Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore (27) in the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) is tripped by Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore (27) in the first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) deflects a scoring attempt by Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis (24) in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) deflects a scoring attempt by Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis (24) in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis (24) eyes the puck after a deflection by Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis (24) eyes the puck after a deflection by Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) skates to center Jordan Staal (11), after Staal scored to take a 4-3 lead over Vegas in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) skates to center Jordan Staal (11), after Staal scored to take a 4-3 lead over Vegas in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes players Seth Jarvis (24), Nikolaj Ehlers (27), Jacoob Slavin (74) and Jalen Chatfield (5) surround center Jordan Staal (11) after he scored to take 4-3 lead over Vegas in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes players Seth Jarvis (24), Nikolaj Ehlers (27), Jacoob Slavin (74) and Jalen Chatfield (5) surround center Jordan Staal (11) after he scored to take 4-3 lead over Vegas in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes players Seth Jarvis (24), Nikolaj Ehlers (27), Jacoob Slavin (74) and Jalen Chatfield (5) surround center Jordan Staal (11) after he scored to take 4-3 lead over Vegas in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes players Seth Jarvis (24), Nikolaj Ehlers (27), Jacoob Slavin (74) and Jalen Chatfield (5) surround center Jordan Staal (11) after he scored to take 4-3 lead over Vegas in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis (24) celebrates with left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27), after Ehlers’ empty net score to secure a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis (24) celebrates with left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27), after Ehlers’ empty net score to secure a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, in the third period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jacoob Slavin (74) and his teammates line up congratulate goalie Brandon Bussi (32) after the Hurricanes’ 5-3 victory over Vegas in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. — Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jacoob Slavin (74) and his teammates line up congratulate goalie Brandon Bussi (32) after the Hurricanes’ 5-3 victory over Vegas in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 9:23 PM with the headline "Canes claw back for 5-3 win in Las Vegas during Stanley Cup Game 4. Here are photos."