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Golden Knights suffer overtime loss to Hurricanes in Game 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:57 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Golden Knights suffer overtime loss to Hurricanes in Game 2

Summary

The Vegas Golden Knights experienced a dramatic overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, falling 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 5, 2026. After leading by two goals with under ten minutes remaining, the Golden Knights allowed four goals over the final span of regulation and overtime. The Hurricanes tied the game with a power play goal and took the series to 1-1 with the winning goal coming in overtime. An injury to defenseman Brayden McNabb left Vegas playing with only five defensemen for much of the match.

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By the Numbers

•Golden Knights led 3-1 with under ten minutes left
•Hurricanes scored three goals in the final 10 minutes
•Brayden McNabb left the game with an injury
•Game 3 will take place in Las Vegas
•Series now tied 1-1

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5:57 AMYahoo Sports — Tarps Off: 3 Takeaways from ‘Wild’ Golden Knights Game 2 Overtime Loss

What they're saying

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RALEIGH, N.C.– For the first 50 minutes of Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes had something in common with a Waffle House hashbrown order– they were getting smothered. With less than 10 minutes remaining in the third period, the Vegas Golden Knights held a two-goal lead and appeared to be firmly in the driver’s seat.
— Yahoo Sports

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