Key facts
- William Karlsson will miss Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final due to injury.
- The Carolina Hurricanes lead the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in the series.
- Coach John Tortorella is defending his goalie Carter Hart.
- Carolina is one win away from securing the Stanley Cup.
- Vegas coach John Tortorella has expressed confidence in a return to North Carolina.
William Karlsson will miss Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final as the Carolina Hurricanes hold a 3-2 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights. Karlsson's absence due to injury marks a significant blow for Vegas as they face elimination. Meanwhile, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour is on the verge of potentially winning his second Stanley Cup, the first as a coach and the second of his career, with the first coming 20 years ago when he captained the team. Vegas coach John Tortorella has publicly defended his struggling goalie Carter Hart and expressed confidence in his team's ability to force a Game 7. The narrative for the Hurricanes entering the playoffs was about finally breaking through in the Eastern Conference, a goal they achieved before reaching the Final.