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NHL: Brayden McNabb lands in the hospital and Vegas takes a hit in the Stanley Cup Final

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb had a night to forget after taking a slap shot straight to the face in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Ouch!

Stanley Cup Odds 2026: Vegas Steals Home Ice, Flips Series Price

Stanley Cup odds for the 2025-26 playoffs, with the Vegas Golden Knights (-155) and Carolina Hurricanes (+125) ahead of Game 2.

Stanley Cup: Rod Brind'Amour defends Game 1 decision not to challenge for goalie interference

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour expressed no regret over his decision not to challenge the Vegas Golden Knights’ first goal in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final before his team lost 5-4.

Wild’s Stanley Cup contender checklist: With just a few pieces missing, the time is now

Or will the Wild keep the focus on trying to re-sign UFA Michael McCarron after moving a second-rounder for him at the deadline? McCarron won’t check any boxes in the Wild’s depth core, but his penalty killing and faceoffs were a plus in the playoffs.