Stanley Cup Final Game 2: Key takeaways as Hurricanes stun Golden Knights to tie series
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Carolina Hurricanes rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime, with Seth Jarvis scoring the game-winning power-play goal 3:36 into overtime, keeping the Stanley Cup Final series alive at 1-1.
- Carolina scored three goals in the final 9 minutes and 40 seconds of the third period, including a crucial power-play tip-in by Jordan Staal following a failed coach’s challenge by Vegas.
- Brett Howden led Vegas with two goals, marking his 12th and 13th of the playoffs, surpassing his regular-season total and becoming one of seven NHL players to do so historically.
- The Hurricanes' power play, which had struggled all postseason, broke through with two key goals in the third period and overtime, improving their overall playoff success rate to 13.1%.
- Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb left the game early due to a facial injury from a puck to the visor and was taken to the hospital for observation, raising concerns about his availability for Game 3.