Canes claw back in Las Vegas during Stanley Cup Game 4. Here are photos
By Robert Willett and
Travis Long
LAS VEGAS
The Carolina Hurricanes entered Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final with a lot on the line.
A win would tie the series 2-2, with the Canes coming back to North Carolina on a high. If Vegas wins, the Golden Knights will return to Raleigh with a 3-1 series lead.
But first, coach Rod Brind’Amour had a goalie decision to make. Who would start? Frederik Andersen or Brandon Bussi. Andersen had started for months, but Bussi relieved him Saturday, making his debut in the playoffs. Brind’Amour went with Bussi.
The Hurricanes were on top 4-3 with 6:02 in the third period.
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. 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Travis Long tlong@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. Travis Long tlong@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. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 9:23 PM.
