Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime on Thursday, June 5, 2026, tying the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1. The Hurricanes improved to 13-2 in the playoffs and hold a perfect record in both overtime and road games this postseason. The best-of-seven series now shifts west for Game 3 after the first two games were split.