Golden Knights’ Brayden McNabb exits Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final after taking slap shot to face

McNabb was struck by a Nikolaj Ehlers shot through traffic at 10:52 and fell to the ice in front of goaltender Carter Hart. Bruce Bennett / Getty ImagesJune 4, 2026 Updated 8:57 pm EDTRALEIGH, N.C. — Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night after taking a puck to the face during the first period.McNabb was struck by a Nikolaj Ehlers shot through traffic at 10:52 and fell to the ice in front of goaltender Carter Hart. He skated off immediately with a hand covering his nose and mouth area and was met by a member of the team’s training staff.

There was no immediate update on McNabb’s condition.The veteran defenseman had three assists in the series-opening 5-4 win on Tuesday night.This story will be updated.Jun 5, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms