Key facts
- Hurricanes defeated Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime of Game 2.
- Seth Jarvis scored the game-winning goal.
- Brett Howden scored two goals for the Golden Knights.
- Mark Stone scored to tie the game for the Golden Knights late in the third period.
The Carolina Hurricanes have evened the Stanley Cup Final series at 1-1 by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime of Game 2. Seth Jarvis scored the game-winning goal on a power play in the extra period. The Hurricanes came back from a 2-0 deficit entering the third period, with Brett Howden scoring both goals for the Golden Knights in the first two periods. Howden's second goal came after a turnover and a deke past Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen. Logan Stankoven and Mark Jankowski scored for Carolina in the third period to tie the game. Jordan Staal gave the Hurricanes a 3-2 lead on a power-play goal, but Golden Knights captain Mark Stone tied the game at 3-3 with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. The tying goal was initially thought to be scored by Stone, but replays showed it deflected off Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin and into the net. Overtime was required after Tomas Hertl was called for tripping, leading to the Hurricanes' game-winning power play.