| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGK | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CAR | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hurricanes, Stanley Cup Finals Game 2, beat Golden Knights 4–3 in overtime at PNC Arena on June 4, 2026.
The Stanley Cup Final series is now tied 1-1 after the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in an exciting overtime showdown. After dropping Game 1, the Hurricanes responded strongly at home, showcasing their determination to stay competitive in this best-of-seven series.
The game saw several momentum shifts, particularly in the third period. The Golden Knights struck first with two goals from Brett Howden in the first and second periods, putting Carolina in an early hole at 2-0. But the Hurricanes fought back aggressively. Logan Stankoven ignited the crowd with a goal at 10:20 of the third, which served as the spark Carolina needed.
Following Stankoven's goal, Mark Jankowski and Jordan Staal scored within a short span, giving the Hurricanes a 3-2 lead late in the third. However, the Golden Knights weren't done yet. Mark Stone leveled the game at 3-3 with just 1:21 left in regulation, forcing the match into overtime. In the extra frame, it was Seth Jarvis who delivered the game-winner at 3:56, sealing the hard-fought victory for Carolina.
Several players made significant impacts in this tightly contested battle. For the Hurricanes, Shayne Gostisbehere had a notable performance, contributing assists on two critical goals, including the game-winner. Jordan Staal's resurgence was highlighted by his crucial goal that pushed the Hurricanes ahead in the third period.
On the Golden Knights’ side, Brett Howden was a standout with two goals, continuing to assert his offensive presence in the playoffs. Mitchell Marner provided key assists for Vegas, reinforcing his role as a playmaker throughout the game. Despite the loss, both teams exhibited high levels of intensity, with the Hurricanes out-hitting the Knights 46 to 26, a testament to their aggressive play style.
With the series now tied, the pressure is on both teams as they head into Game 3. The Golden Knights will need to regain their footing after this hard-fought loss, while the Hurricanes look to build momentum and capitalize on their home-ice advantage again. The next game promises to be another thrilling encounter in this captivating Stanley Cup Final.
Hurricanes won 4–3 in overtime.
The final score was Golden Knights 3, Hurricanes 4, in overtime.
Brett Howden (2), Mark Stone.
Jordan Staal, Logan Stankoven, Mark Jankowski, Seth Jarvis.
Carter Hart made 22 saves on 26 shots (.846 save percentage).
Frederik Andersen made 23 saves on 26 shots (.885 save percentage).
At PNC Arena in Raleigh, the Hurricanes home rink.
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