GAME 2 – CAROLINA HURRICANES 4 VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 3 (Series Tied 1-1)

Recap: The Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes paired up for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final in Raleigh. Brett Howden opened the scoring on Vegas’ second shot of the contest. Howden snapped his playoff-leading 12th goal to give Vegas the first lead of Game 2. Howden scored his second goal, and 13th of the postseason, 7:23 into the middle frame to take the crowd completely out of the game. Vegas forced Carolina into poor shots and held them scoreless through 40 minutes. The Golden Knights took a 2-0 lead into the second intermission. Vegas fought off several chances from Carolina, but the home team couldn’t get past VGK’s defense. On their fifth shot of the period, the Hurricanes cut the Golden Knights in half. A few shifts later Carolina tied the game at 2-2. The Hurricanes took a brief 3-2 lead, but captain Mark Stone tied the game late to force overtime. Under four minutes into OT Carolina scored the game-winning goal. The Hurricanes tie the series by defeating the Golden Knights 4-3 in OT. Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final is scheduled for Saturday at 5 PM PT in Las Vegas. (Recap by Jason) Analysis: An absolute masterpiece defensively had the Golden Knights staring at a runaway victory. For 50 minutes it looked like the Canes had no idea how to generate offense. Then, a forecheck play turned it around and VGK sort of went into a shell trying to keep the one-goal lead. That didn’t work, then a dubious challenge gave the Canes another PP chance and they capitalized. This Golden Knights team have that cockroach in them though; they just will not die. Well, at least not that easily. In OT, Carolina continued their pressure and snatched it. (Recap by Ken) Upcoming stories from Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. VGK made them earn it, but they did, so now what? (The answer was there in this game for them) Ken’s Three VGK Stars *** Mitch Marner ** Mark Stone * Brett Howden Simple passing play and for the first time in his NHL career, Carter Hart has allowed an OT goal. Little slow to see the pass across and Seth Jarvis hammered one home. Series is tied. Crazy game. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) June 5, 2026 They do it again!! The captain with an unbelievable effort directly in front and we're tied again!!!! — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) June 5, 2026 Shane Gho