Carolina Hurricanes

Canes come back for a dramatic Game 2 win against Vegas Golden Knights. Here are photos from NC

By Ethan Hyman , Robert Willett and Kaitlin McKeown

Updated June 5, 2026 12:50 AM

The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate at mid-ice after an overtime goal by Seth Jarvis (24) to secure a 4-3 victory over Vegas in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate at mid-ice after an overtime goal by Seth Jarvis (24) to secure a 4-3 victory over Vegas in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes have arrived at the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years, when they won the whole shebang.

But after a tough Game 1 loss on Tuesday, Thursday’s Game 2 was critical and the Canes stormed back late in the third period after being down 2-0 to tie the game 3-3 at the end of regulation. A goal by Seth Jarvis in OT gave them the vital win in their quest to bring the Cup home to North Carolina.

One thing is certain: Lenovo Center will be loud.

Here are photos from Thursday’s game. Check back as this gallery is updated.

Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79), lets a shot by Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis, get past him in overtime, to secure a 4-3 victory in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79), lets a shot by Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis, get past him in overtime, to secure a 4-3 victory in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) reacts after an overtime goal by Seth Jarvis on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79), to secure a 4-3 victory over Vegas in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) reacts after an overtime goal by Seth Jarvis on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79), to secure a 4-3 victory over Vegas in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates with Seth Jarvis (24) after he scored in overtime of the Hurricanes’ 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates with Seth Jarvis (24) after he scored in overtime of the Hurricanes’ 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates with Seth Jarvis (24) after he scored in overtime of the Hurricanes’ 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates with Seth Jarvis (24) after he scored in overtime of the Hurricanes’ 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Players mob Carolina's Seth Jarvis after he scored in overtime of the Hurricanes’ 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Players mob Carolina's Seth Jarvis after he scored in overtime of the Hurricanes’ 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Players mob Carolina's Seth Jarvis (24) after he scored in overtime of the Hurricanes’ 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Players mob Carolina's Seth Jarvis (24) after he scored in overtime of the Hurricanes’ 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) jumps into the celebration at a mid-ice, after an overtime goal by Seth Jarvis (24) to secure a 4-3 victory over Vegas in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) jumps into the celebration at a mid-ice, after an overtime goal by Seth Jarvis (24) to secure a 4-3 victory over Vegas in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate at mid-ice after an overtime goal by Seth Jarvis (24) to secure a 4-3 victory over Vegas in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate at mid-ice after an overtime goal by Seth Jarvis (24) to secure a 4-3 victory over Vegas in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Emaly Bostaph, center, reacts following the Carolina Hurricanes’ overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final during a watch party in Moore Square on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. — Emaly Bostaph, center, reacts following the Carolina Hurricanes’ overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final during a watch party in Moore Square on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Fans at a watch party at Moore Square react as time expires in the third period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ Game 2 Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. — Fans at a watch party at Moore Square react as time expires in the third period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ Game 2 Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Jordan Staal (11) celebrates scoring on Vegas’ Carter Hart (79) in the third period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Jordan Staal (11) celebrates scoring on Vegas’ Carter Hart (79) in the third period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) reacts after scoring to tie Vegas 3-3 in the third period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) reacts after scoring to tie Vegas 3-3 in the third period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) skates to the bench after scoring to tie Vegas 3-3 in the third period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) skates to the bench after scoring to tie Vegas 3-3 in the third period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) reacts after scoring to tie Vegas 3-3 in the third period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) reacts after scoring to tie Vegas 3-3 in the third period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) reacts after scoring in the third period, to cut the Vegas lead to 2-1, in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) reacts after scoring in the third period, to cut the Vegas lead to 2-1, in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Fans at a watch party at Moore Square react following a Carolina Hurricanes goal in the third period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Fans at a watch party at Moore Square react following a Carolina Hurricanes goal in the third period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes fans celebrate their 4-3 victory over Vegas in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes fans celebrate their 4-3 victory over Vegas in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Derik Haggard and Jonathan Duren celebrate at a watch party in Moore Square after the Carolina Hurricanes tied Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2 in the third period on Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Derik Haggard and Jonathan Duren celebrate at a watch party in Moore Square after the Carolina Hurricanes tied Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2 in the third period on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Mark Jankowski (77) celebrates after scoring in the third period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Mark Jankowski (77) celebrates after scoring in the third period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Vegas defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) and goalie Carter Hart (79) react after a goal by Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mark Jankowski (77) to tie the score 2-2 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Vegas defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) and goalie Carter Hart (79) react after a goal by Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mark Jankowski (77) to tie the score 2-2 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mark Jankowski (77) celebrates after scoring in the third period to tie Vegas 2-2 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes left wing Mark Jankowski (77) celebrates after scoring in the third period to tie Vegas 2-2 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes fans show their support for the team at the start of the overtime period, during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes fans show their support for the team at the start of the overtime period, during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas center Brett Howden (21) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) to take a 2-0 lead in the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Vegas center Brett Howden (21) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) to take a 2-0 lead in the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas center Brett Howden (21) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) to take a 2-0 lead in the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Vegas center Brett Howden (21) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) to take a 2-0 lead in the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas center Brett Howden (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring to take a 2-0 lead in the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Vegas center Brett Howden (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring to take a 2-0 lead in the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas center Brett Howden (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring to take a 2-0 lead in the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Vegas center Brett Howden (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring to take a 2-0 lead in the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) tries to get his stick on the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) in the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Vegas left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) tries to get his stick on the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) in the second period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas center Brett Howden (21) tries to score on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Vegas center Brett Howden (21) tries to score on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) in the second period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Jalen Chatfield (5) pushes Vegas’ Brett Howden (21) away from the goal in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Jalen Chatfield (5) pushes Vegas’ Brett Howden (21) away from the goal in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Sebastian Aho (20) tangles with Vegas’ Nic Dowd (26) as Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov (37) tangles with Vegas’ Cole Smith (22) in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Sebastian Aho (20) tangles with Vegas’ Nic Dowd (26) as Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov (37) tangles with Vegas’ Cole Smith (22) in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Frederik Andersen (31) makes the save of a shot by Vegas’ William Karlsson (71) in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Frederik Andersen (31) makes the save of a shot by Vegas’ William Karlsson (71) in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Logan Stankoven (22) brings the puck past Vegas’ Mitch Marner (93) in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Logan Stankoven (22) brings the puck past Vegas’ Mitch Marner (93) in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Taylor Hall (71) keeps control of the puck as Vegas’ Noah Hanifin (15) pressures him in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Taylor Hall (71) keeps control of the puck as Vegas’ Noah Hanifin (15) pressures him in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Jordan Staal (11) can’t deflect the puck past Vegas’ Carter Hart (79) in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Jordan Staal (11) can’t deflect the puck past Vegas’ Carter Hart (79) in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

People react while watching the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights during a watch party for game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. — People react while watching the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights during a watch party for game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) takes a stick to his mouth as he works to control the puck against Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) in the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) takes a stick to his mouth as he works to control the puck against Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) in the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) deflects a scoring attempt, as Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) tries to get his stick on the puck in the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) deflects a scoring attempt, as Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) tries to get his stick on the puck in the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas defenseman Dylan Coghlan (52) defends Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) in front of Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) in the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Vegas defenseman Dylan Coghlan (52) defends Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) in front of Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) in the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Vegas’ Ivan Barbashev (49) checks Carolina's Sean Walker (26) in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Vegas’ Ivan Barbashev (49) checks Carolina's Sean Walker (26) in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

The shot by Carolina's Taylor Hall (71) can’t get past Vegas’ Carter Hart (79) in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — The shot by Carolina's Taylor Hall (71) can’t get past Vegas’ Carter Hart (79) in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Vegas’ Keegan Kolesar (55) goes over Carolina's Alexander Nikishin (21) in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Vegas’ Keegan Kolesar (55) goes over Carolina's Alexander Nikishin (21) in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov (37) can’t the puck in goal in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov (37) can’t the puck in goal in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov (37) can’t get the puck past Vegas’ Carter Hart (79) in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov (37) can’t get the puck past Vegas’ Carter Hart (79) in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina's Logan Stankoven (22) battles with Vegas' Jeremy Lauzon (5) in front of the goal in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Carolina's Logan Stankoven (22) battles with Vegas' Jeremy Lauzon (5) in front of the goal in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) moves the puck behind Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) in the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) moves the puck behind Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) in the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) works to score against Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) in the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) works to score against Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) in the first period in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes fans welcome the team to the ice for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes fans welcome the team to the ice for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas, on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Fans head to pose in front of a sign set up in the concourse of the Lenovo Center before the Hurricanes game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Fans head to pose in front of a sign set up in the concourse of the Lenovo Center before the Hurricanes game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

From left, Earl Saito and his daughters Shelly and Allison along with Allison’s boyfriend Nic Garcia pose in concourse of the Lenovo Center before the Hurricanes game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — From left, Earl Saito and his daughters Shelly and Allison along with Allison’s boyfriend Nic Garcia pose in concourse of the Lenovo Center before the Hurricanes game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

From left, Earl Saito and his daughters Shelly and Allison look over a photo of them taken in the concourse before the Hurricanes game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — From left, Earl Saito and his daughters Shelly and Allison look over a photo of them taken in the concourse before the Hurricanes game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Gigi Rudolph of Greenville, N.C., cheers as players to arrive before the Hurricanes’game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Gigi Rudolph of Greenville, N.C., cheers as players to arrive before the Hurricanes’game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Towels await patrons before the Hurricanes game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. — Towels await patrons before the Hurricanes game against the Golden Knights in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 9:35 PM with the headline "Canes come back for a dramatic Game 2 win against Vegas Golden Knights. Here are photos from NC."