Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final pits the Golden Knights against the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday in Las Vegas. After three games that generated 25 goals, each decided by one, the series stands 2‑1 for Vegas, which seeks a 3‑1 edge. Both clubs have recorded a tying goal in the last ten minutes of regulation, a first in Final history.

Veteran netminder Frederik Andersen started every minute of Carolina’s playoff run until being pulled after two periods in Game 3, after surrendering four goals. Backup Brandon Bussi, claimed off waivers in October, posted a 2.47 GAA and .895 save percentage and stopped 18 shots in Game 3. Coach Rod Brind’Amour hinted at a change but kept details tight, leaving fans to wonder if Bussi starts Tuesday.

Mitchell Marner’s six‑point night in Game 2, highlighted by a hat trick, keeps him atop the scoring race with 28 points, turning the Conn Smythe into a prize. Betting lines list Vegas as a –188 favorite and Carolina at +155; a one‑goal game carries +260 odds. A 3‑1 lead in a Final has a 38‑1 success rate, so a Vegas win tonight would clinch the Cup.