Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes odds, line: 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 best bets from proven model

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes meet for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday after Vegas stole Game 1 on the road. The Golden Knights trailed 2-0 in the first period of Game 1 before rallying to win 5-4, with Tomas Hertl scoring the go-ahead goal with 3:24 remaining in the third period to complete a historic comeback. The Hurricanes (65-31) now look to avoid going down 2-0 at home, while the Golden Knights (52-47) look to take a commanding lead before heading back to Las Vegas.

Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes are -166 favorites on the money line (risk $166 to win $100) in the latest Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes odds. The over/under for total goals is 5.5.

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