LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb started for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, just two days after taking a slap shot to the face.
McNabb left Game 2 in the first period after an 87 mph slap shot from Carolina's Nikolaj Ehlers struck him. He quickly left the ice, holding his nose, and was reportedly taken to an area hospital.
Until just before puck drop on Saturday, it was unclear if McNabb would play, but he took the ice in a full face cage, to massive applause from the crowd at T-Mobile Arena.
McNabb, an Original Misfit who played on the Golden Knights' inaugural team in 2017, has appeared in 17 postseason games for Vegas in 2026, recording one goal and six assists.
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Golden Knights fall to Lightning at home 6-2
The Golden Knights fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday night, 6-2. Vegas hits the road for the next two games.
Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart shares story behind Elvis-inspired mask
Carter Hart gives an exclusive look at his Elvis Presley-inspired goalie mask, revealing how a friend back home helped inspire the Golden Knights goaltender’s new design.
Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart shares story behind Elvis-inspired mask
A friend’s suggestion inspired the design, which features subtle gold details and continues Hart’s tradition of music-themed masks.
Captain Mark Stone has strong start to 9th season with the VGK
Captain Mark Stone has strong start to 9th season with the VGK
