RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 04: Brayden McNabb #3 of the Vegas Golden Knights reacts after taking a shot to the face during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center on June 04, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

McNabb taken to hospital after being hit in face by slap shot

Kyle Cushman
12 hours ago
Josh Lavallee / National Hockey League / Getty

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was taken to a hospital after being hit in the face by a slap shot in Thursday's Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

McNabb was struck up high on a Nikolaj Ehlers shot in the first period.

The Golden Knights went on to lose 4-3 in overtime.

McNabb registered his first-ever three-assist outing in Game 1 of the series. He had one goal and seven points in 16 postseason contests entering Game 2.

The 35-year-old has averaged 20:53 in the playoffs, ranking fourth among Vegas defenders.

Game 3 is Saturday in Vegas.

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