Carolina Hurricanes Seek Series Tie in Game 4 Against Vegas Golden Knights

The Carolina Hurricanes will face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Monday, aiming to avoid a 3-1 series deficit after Vegas secured a 5-4 double-overtime victory in Game 3, according to the NHL’s official website. The Golden Knights now lead the best-of-seven series 2-1, with the Hurricanes seeking their second Stanley Cup title in franchise history.

Regular Season Records and Stanley Cup Histories

The Hurricanes finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 53-22-7 record, accumulating 113 points, while the Golden Knights posted a 39-26-17 record and 95 points, per NHL.com. Carolina, which won its first Stanley Cup in 2022, is attempting to claim its second title, whereas Vegas aims for its second championship overall and first since 2023, according to ESPN.

Game 4 Odds and Betting Trends

As of Sunday, the Hurricanes are listed as -114 favorites in the money line, while the Golden Knights are at -105, according to DraftKings. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5, with the SportsLine Projection Model favoring the Over, citing historical trends in head-to-head matchups and recent team performance. The model projects 6.2 combined goals in Game 4, with Carolina’s Seth Jarvis expected to contribute 0.41 goals and 0.43 assists, and Vegas’ Pavel Dorofeyev projected to score 0.46 goals and 0.28 assists, according to SportsLine.

Key Players and Playoff Performance

Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen, who made 22 saves in Game 3, is projected to allow 3.11 goals in Game 4, while Vegas’ Carter Hart, who stopped 25.8 shots in the previous game, is expected to surrender 2.92 goals, per the SportsLine model. Both teams have shown resilience in the playoffs, with the Hurricanes winning 10 of their 15 postseason games and the Golden Knights advancing after a 12-10 record in the playoffs, according to The Athletic.

What to Watch For

The series has featured high-scoring encounters, with the Over hitting in six of the past 10 head-to-head matchups. The Hurricanes have also seen the Over in four of their last five games, while the Golden Knights have covered the Over in four of their past five contests, according to ESPN’s betting analysis. The outcome of Game 4 could hinge on defensive adjustments and special teams performance, as both teams have struggled to maintain consistency in close games.

Future Implications

A win for the Hurricanes would extend the series to a fifth game, while a loss would put Vegas one win away from its first Stanley Cup since 2023. The team’s ability to adapt to pressure and maintain offensive production will be critical, as the Golden Knights have shown a knack for clutch performances in the postseason, according to NHL TV analysts.