In a thrilling opening game of the highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final, the Vegas Golden Knights edged out the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4, setting the stage for a potentially epic series. The Golden Knights, led by their electrifying offense, jumped out to an early lead, but the Hurricanes refused to back down, mounting a fierce comeback that kept the sold-out crowd on the edge of their seats. The win marks the first time the Golden Knights have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, and they'll look to build on this momentum as the series shifts to Carolina. Can the Hurricanes bounce back and even the series, or will the Golden Knights continue to ride their hot streak?

Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 to open Stanley Cup Final  NBC Sports Philadelphia