Key facts
- The Stanley Cup Final series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights is tied 2-2.
- The Hurricanes have a strong home record of 36-12-2.
- The Golden Knights have a road record of 26-16-9.
- Sebastian Aho and Jack Eichel are top offensive performers for their respective teams.
- Carolina won the most recent game between the two teams, 5-3.
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights are locked in a 2-2 series tie as they head into their next matchup in the Stanley Cup Final. The teams are set to play on Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina, with the Hurricanes holding a slight edge as the home team.
Carolina has compiled an overall record of 53-22-7 this season, including a dominant 36-12-2 record on home ice. The Hurricanes have also proven effective on the power play, holding a 29-9-3 record when scoring with the man advantage.
Vegas, with an overall record of 39-26-17, has a respectable 26-16-9 record in away games. The Golden Knights tend to perform well when their offense is clicking, boasting a 50-8-12 record when scoring three or more goals.
Key offensive contributors for Carolina include Sebastian Aho, who has recorded 27 goals and 53 assists, and Jordan Staal, who has six goals and one assist in his last 10 games. For Vegas, Jack Eichel leads the team with 27 goals and 63 assists, while Brett Howden has contributed seven goals and two assists over his last 10 contests.
In their last 10 games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-2-1, averaging 3.8 goals and allowing 2.8 goals per game. The Golden Knights have been even stronger in their recent stretch, with an 8-1-1 record, averaging 3.8 goals and allowing 2.6 goals per game.
Both teams have reported no injuries.