Hurricanes rally in final stretch for thrilling overtime win in Game 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes secured a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 5, 2026. After trailing 2-0, the Hurricanes scored four goals in a chaotic final 15 minutes, highlighted by a game-winner from Seth Jarvis just over three minutes into overtime. Carolina's captain, Jordan Staal, played a crucial role in redirecting a shot for their go-ahead goal during a power play. The Golden Knights had a goal waved off due to goalie interference, but they managed to tie the game late in regulation. The series is now tied 1-1 as it moves back to Vegas for Game 3.
- •Carolina Hurricanes overcome a 2-0 deficit in Game 2.
- •Seth Jarvis scores the game-winner in overtime.
- •Hurricanes' power play finally scores after a string of failures.
- •Golden Knights have a goal waved off in the closing minutes.
- •Series tied 1-1 as teams head to Vegas for Game 3.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — How a wild final stretch lifted the Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final
"It was somehow an even crazier finish than the series opener 48 hours earlier.
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