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Opening odds for Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 2

Opening odds for Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 2

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By: Ciaran Doyle

What a Game 1 we had in the Stanley Cup Final. Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice in the first period, giving Carolina a 2-0 lead. Vegas stormed back with three straight goals, taking a 3-2 lead. Then, Jordan Staal equalized for the Hurricanes, leaving us tied 3-3 heading into the final period. The teams traded a goal a piece in the third period, before Tomas Hertl scored the winner for Vegas with 3:24 remaining. After all of that, Vegas got the 5-4 win in a thriller to take Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on the road.

Let’s take a look at the opening odds on DraftKings Sportsbook for this Stanley Cup Final Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights.

Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Game 2 Opening Odds

Here are the opening odds for Game 2:

Game 2 will be played on Thursday, June 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET.

Ciaran Doyle
Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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