Key facts
- Carolina Hurricanes defeated Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
- Andrei Svechnikov scored two goals, and Sebastian Aho scored one goal for the Hurricanes.
- The Hurricanes now lead the series 3-2 and are one win away from the Stanley Cup.
- Carolina has a 31-12-6 road record, while Vegas has a 27-15-9 home record.
- The Hurricanes last won the Stanley Cup in 2006.
The Carolina Hurricanes have taken a commanding 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5. Top forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho delivered crucial goals, answering coach Rod Brind’Amour's call for increased offensive production from the team's stars.
Svechnikov scored twice, including a power-play goal, marking his first multi-goal game of the playoffs. Aho added his second goal since April, a timely contribution that eased pressure on the team's top earners. The Hurricanes, who last won the Stanley Cup in 2006, now have an opportunity to clinch the championship on home ice in Game 6.
Carolina has demonstrated strong performance both on the road (31-12-6) and overall (53-22-7), while Vegas has a solid home record (27-15-9). Vegas has a strong offensive record when scoring at least three goals, but Carolina's recent offensive surge has put them on the brink of victory.