Stanley Cup Final, Game 4 – Player of the Game: Jordan Staal

In Game 4 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on June 9, 2026, Jordan Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes scored twice against the Vegas Golden Knights in a pivotal win at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Goaltender Brandon Bussi made his first career playoff start, stopping 18 of 21 shots to earn the victory, becoming only the third goalie in NHL history to win their first career playoff start in the Stanley Cup Final. The win was considered a must-win for the Hurricanes in the series.