NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 9

It's Stanley Cup final game day once again.

After a two-day break, the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights will battle in Game 4 on Tuesday.

Every game in a playoff series is crucial, but history suggests this matchup could nearly lock up the championship.

Teams that take a 3-1 series lead in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup final have an all-time series record of 38-1, according to the NHL. Only the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a 3-1 deficit.

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The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are scheduled to begin the Stanley Cup final on June 2.

Leading Scorers

1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 28 points, 19 games

2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 20 points, 19 games

T-3. Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 17 points, 16 games

T-3. Brett Howden, Vegas Golden Knights: 17 points, 19 games

T-5. Jackson Blake, Carolina Hurricanes: 16 points, 16 games

T-5: Shea Theodore, Vegas Golden Knights: 16 points, 19 games

T-5: Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games

T-5: Lane Hutson, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games

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This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 9:05 AM.