Vegas' Brayden McNabb takes a puck to the face, forced to leave Game 2 of Stanley Cup Finals
Key takeaways
- Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was forced to leave Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday after taking a puck to his face on a slap shot midway through the first period.
- The 14-year veteran, who played for the Kings from 2014-2017, did not return to the game.
- Vegas coach John Tortorella did not have an update on McNabb’s status after his team’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Huricanes, and the Golden Knights had not provided one as of early Friday morning.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden Mc Nabb was hit by the puck during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C. (Karl B De Blaker / Associated Press) By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer Follow June 5, 2026 9:19 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was forced to leave Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday after taking a puck to his face on a slap shot midway through the first period.
The 14-year veteran, who played for the Kings from 2014-2017, did not return to the game. ESPN is reporting that McNabb was taken from Levno Center in Raleigh, N.C., to a hospital for evaluation.