Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella looks on during the first period in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Vegas Golden Knights' Noah Hanifin (15) and Brett Howden (21) celebrate after a goal during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Vegas Golden Knights' Brett Howden (21) battles with Carolina Hurricanes' Sean Walker (26) on his way to scoring a goal during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski, left, celebrates after his goal with Eric Robinson (50) during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series against the Vegas Golden Knights in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Vegas Golden Knights' Brett Howden (21) handles the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Vegas Golden Knights' Brett Howden (21) reacts ahead of Carolina Hurricanes' goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) after scoring a goal during the first period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Carolina Hurricanes' Nikolaj Ehlers (27) and Jordan Staal (11) battle with Vegas Golden Knights' Cole Smith (22) for a puck during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Vegas Golden Knights' Brett Howden, right, handles the puck ahead of Carolina Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin, middle, and goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)