Carolina scores late power play goal in Game 2 against Vegas
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
In Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 5, the Carolina Hurricanes took a 3-2 lead against the Vegas Golden Knights following a controversial challenge by Vegas coach John Tortorella. With the game tied at 2 and five minutes remaining, Tortorella challenged a no-goal call related to goalie interference. The challenge was unsuccessful, awarding Carolina a power play. Jordan Staal scored just 25 seconds into the ensuing advantage. The game ultimately extended to overtime, where Carolina won 4-3 on a goal from Seth Jarvis, leveling the series at 1-1 as it heads to Las Vegas.
- •Game 2 tied at 2 before the controversial challenge.
- •Tortorella's challenge resulted in a late power play for Carolina.
- •Jordan Staal scored at 4:35 to give Carolina the lead.
- •Carolina won 4-3 in overtime, leveling the series.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — John Tortorella's failed coach's challenge is a difference-maker in Stanley Cup Final Game 2
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — John Tortorella challenge backfires: Vegas coach gives Carolina late power play, go-ahead goal
"A failed coach’s challenge by John Tortorella was a momentum-changing moment in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night. Hebert announced that he and the other on-ice officials thought Ivan Barbashev pushed Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen to knock the puck into the net. Tortorella after some deliberation decided to challenge the play, and it did not take long for officials and the on-site NHL situation room to stick with the call on the ice of no goal.
"John Tortorella took a calculated risk with a late challenge in the Stanley Cup Final, but the ensuing delay of game gave the Hurricanes a lead.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:48 AMJohn Tortorella's failed coach's challenge is a difference-maker in Stanley Cup Final Game 2
A failed coach’s challenge by John Tortorella was a momentum-changing moment in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night. Hebert announced that he and the other on-ice officials thought Ivan Barbashev pushed Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen to knock the puck into the net. Tortorella after some deliberation decided to challenge the play, and it did not take long for officials and the on-site NHL situation room to stick with the call on the ice of no goal.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 3:36 AMJohn Tortorella challenge backfires: Vegas coach gives Carolina late power play, go-ahead goal
John Tortorella took a calculated risk with a late challenge in the Stanley Cup Final, but the ensuing delay of game gave the Hurricanes a lead.
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