PNC Arena — Raleigh, North Carolina
2026 Eastern Conference Finals — Series Tied 2–2
Venue Information
PNC Arena 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
- Capacity: ~19,000
- Hurricanes are 5–2 at home this postseason
- One of the loudest playoff atmospheres in the league
- Carolina has outscored opponents +9 at home during the playoffs
Injury Report
Vegas Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel — Probable (upper body; played full minutes in Game 4)
- Mark Stone — Probable (back management)
- Shea Theodore — OUT (knee)
- William Carrier — OUT (lower body)
- Logan Thompson — Probable (illness)
Carolina Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho — Probable (wrist)
- Andrei Svechnikov — OUT (ACL recovery)
- Brent Burns — Probable (maintenance)
- Frederik Andersen — OUT (concussion protocol)
- Martin Necas — Probable (ankle)
Team Records & Recent Form
Vegas Golden Knights
- Playoff Record: 10–7
- Last 5 Games: 3–2
- Game 4: Won 4–2 at home
- Trend:
- Eichel and Stone driving offense
- Power play improving (3-for-8 last two games)
- Defensive structure tightened after Game 2 collapse
- Goaltending stabilizing with Thompson back
Carolina Hurricanes
- Playoff Record: 11–6
- Last 5 Games: 2–3
- Game 4: Lost 4–2 in Vegas
- Trend:
- Home ice has been their strength
- Aho and Necas producing but depth scoring inconsistent
- Penalty kill remains elite (89%)
- Goaltending split between Kochetkov and Raanta
Series History (2026 Conference Finals)
- Game 1: CAR 3–2 (OT)
- Game 2: CAR 5–3
- Game 3: VGK 3–1
- Game 4: VGK 4–2
- Series: Tied 2–2
Key Notes:
- Vegas has outscored Carolina 7–3 over the last two games
- Carolina is 6–1 in their last 7 home playoff games vs Western opponents
- Vegas is 4–1 in their last 5 Game 5 appearances
Key Player Matchups
Jack Eichel (VGK) vs Sebastian Aho (CAR)
- Eichel: 6 goals, 11 assists this postseason
- Aho: 8 goals, 7 assists
- Both drive transition and PP entries Advantage: Even — both are elite right now
Mark Stone (VGK) vs Brent Burns (CAR)
- Stone’s two‑way dominance vs Burns’ physicality and shot volume
- Stone has 5 points in last 3 games Advantage: Vegas
Logan Thompson (VGK) vs Pyotr Kochetkov (CAR)
- Thompson: .915 SV% since returning
- Kochetkov: .902 SV% this postseason
- Carolina’s goaltending has been inconsistent Advantage: Vegas
Vegas Forecheck vs Carolina Speed
- Vegas has slowed Carolina’s rush chances dramatically
- Hurricanes need more from Necas, Jarvis, and Kotkaniemi Advantage: Vegas (recent trend)
Betting Trends
Vegas Golden Knights
- 5–2 ATS in last 7
- Under is 4–2 in last 6
- 6–1 in last 7 when scoring first
- 7–3 in last 10 playoff road games
Carolina Hurricanes
- 5–2 in last 7 home games
- Under is 5–3 in last 8
- 8–1 in last 9 when outshooting opponent
- 4–1 in last 5 Game 5 home appearances
Game Odds
Vegas Golden Knights 6
Carolina Hurricanes – 154
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026
