Golden Knights’ Brayden McNabb taken to hospital in scary Stanley Cup scene
Brayden McNabb of the Vegas Golden Knights was taken to the hospital after being struck in the face by a slap shot during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. The incident occurred midway through the first period, prompting immediate medical attention. McNabb has been a key player for the Golden Knights throughout the playoffs.
- ▪Brayden McNabb was hit in the face by an 87 mph slap shot from Nikolaj Ehlers.
- ▪He was rushed to the hospital with injuries to his mouth and nose.
- ▪McNabb has been instrumental in the playoffs, leading the team in blocked shots.
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NHL Golden Knights’ Brayden McNabb taken to hospital in scary Stanley Cup scene By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Published June 4, 2026, 11:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb had to leave Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final in a scary scene on Thursday. Midway through the first period of Vegas’ 4-3 loss, McNabb was hit right in the face with an 87 mph slap shot from Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers. Play immediately stopped once McNabb was struck, with players from both teams putting their hands up to alert the injury to the referees.
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