The Vegas Golden Knights remain tight‑lipped on defenseman Brayden McNabb’s availability for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. McNabb exited Game 2 after an 87‑mph shot from Carolina’s Nik Ehlers struck his visor, sending him to the ice clutching his nose before hospital transport. Vegas fell 4‑3 in overtime, leaving the series knotted at one win each.

Coach John Tortorella confirmed no medical update, while partner Shea Theodore said he saw McNabb at the practice facility Saturday but offered no details. A possible replacement emerged when rookie Kaedan Korczak skated briefly with the reserves, hinting at a call‑up if McNabb cannot play. The Knights could also revert to the Theodore‑Dylan Coghlan pairing, which posted a shutout stretch of 37 minutes this postseason.

The uncertainty forces Vegas to weigh depth against chemistry as the series shifts to a decisive third game. If the team resorts to the Theodore‑Coghlan duo, they retain a proven defensive combo; otherwise, Korczak’s limited postseason experience could be tested under pressure. Either scenario will shape the Knights’ chances of seizing the Cup on home ice today.