From The Sports Desk: Vegas stuns Carolina in Game 1 to open Stanley Cup Final

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The Vegas Golden Knights pulled off a stunning Game 1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes to open the Stanley Cup Final. The upset win gives Vegas early momentum in the series, with the Golden Knights capitalizing on Carolina's mistakes to secure the crucial first game at home. The Hurricanes, favored by many analysts heading into the matchup, will need to regroup quickly as the series shifts venues. Vegas's aggressive play and strong goaltending proved decisive in the opener.