The late stages of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final had some drama, with Golden Knights coach John Tortorella smack dab in the middle.

In a 2-2 game with five minutes left, Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen made a diving save across the crease to stop a would-be goal from Vegas' Ivan Barbashev. A scuffle ensued in front of the net, with the puck eventually being poked out from under Andersen and into the Carolina net, seemingly giving the Golden Knights a 3-2 lead.

The goal was immediately waved off, with goalie interference (of the non-penalty variety) as the call. Furthermore, officials indicated they had already blown the play dead when the puck was under Andersen, bolstering Carolina's case as it being a non-goal.

The Golden Knights lose the challenge to overturn this no-goal call. pic.twitter.com/Xy2Z6NmKoM

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 5, 2026

Even with that two-tier cake, Tortorella wasn't satisfied. He elected to challenge the goalie interference, arguing it should have been a Golden Knights goal. But the no-goal call stood after review, giving the Hurricanes a power play, where Carolina had struggled through nearly two games.

The fates, of course, are cruel. Just 25 seconds into the penalty, Jordan Staal tipped in a shot from Shayne Gostisbehere, giving the 'Canes a 3-2 lead with 4:35 left in the game.

THE CAPTAIN COMES THROUGH 🫡

JORDAN STAAL GIVES THE CANES THE LATE LEAD ‼️ pic.twitter.com/Ag10faa119

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 5, 2026

Vegas would come back with the tying goal to tie it up at three and send the game to overtime, but the questions around the decision to challenge lingered.

Was John Tortorella correct to challenge no-goal?

While results-based reflection is an exercise in futility, Tortorella's challenge late in Game 2 certainly seemed like a miscalculation.

To start, the initial call was goaltender interference against Vegas, a famously difficult call to litigate. Furthermore, the NHL gives the whistle a lot of leeway. The goalie interference was removed from the play, but there was still an intent to blow the whistle from the official after line of sight to the puck was lost, something that wouldn't be overturned.

In short, the onus is on the official to stop play. And if the official says the play was dead, regardless of when the whistle is blown, then that is when the play is dead.

Explanation from the NHL on the no-goal call:

“The ruling on the play was goaltender interference. He waived it (off) immediately. He believed that it was under the goalie and the Vegas player went after the puck and interfered with the goalie and his ability to freeze the puck…

— Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) June 5, 2026

ESPN's panel postgame was confused by the call, but rules analyst Dave Jackson said the call was correct as it was called dead under Andersen's pads.

The Hurricanes would go on to win 4-3 in overtime on a goal from Seth Jarvis, knotting the series at 1-1 heading out West to Las Vegas.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hurricanes score go-ahead goal off failed John Tortorella challenge

The countdown to July 1 is underway, and the Nashville Predators could be a team worth watching when it comes to Patrik Laine.

The 28-year-old confirmed during the Montreal Canadiens' locker cleanout that he'll be heading to free agency this summer. It brings an end to a frustrating stint in Montreal, where a core-muscle injury limited him to just five games. Even so, Laine made it clear he still believes he can get back to being the player who routinely scored 30 to 40 goals.

From Nashville's perspective, the fit makes some sense.

The Predators have spent the last few years trying to build a deeper, more competitive roster, but they still don't have many natural finishers on the wing. They play a structured game and have plenty of responsible forwards, but pure goal scorers are hard to find. When healthy, that's exactly what Laine has been throughout his NHL career.

There is risk involved, of course. Injuries have become a recurring issue, and that will likely impact both the term and value of his next contract. At the same time, that's what could make him attainable for a team looking for upside without committing long-term.

A shorter prove-it deal could work for both sides. Nashville would get a chance to add a high-end scoring threat, while Laine would get an opportunity to rebuild his value in a stable environment without being expected to carry the offence by himself.

If a deal gets done, the fit on the ice is pretty straightforward. Laine would slide into the top six and immediately become a focal point on the power play, giving the Predators another scoring weapon that the roster has lacked at times.

With free agency approaching, Nashville stands out as a team that could make a lot of sense if Laine is looking for the right place to reset and get his career back on track.

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The Philadelphia Flyers are keeping one of their forward prospects around.

According to PuckPedia, the Flyers have signed forward Jacob Gaucher to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-3 forward will have an $850,000 cap hit at the NHL level.

Gaucher played most of the 2025-26 season down in the AHL with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In 69 games this campaign with the AHL club, he recorded 20 goals, 16 assists, 36 points, and 44 penalty minutes. This is after he had 20 goals and 38 points in 70 games with Lehigh Valley during the 2024-25 season.

Gaucher also played in four games for the Flyers this season, where he had zero points, three hits, and four blocks. 

The Flyers keep Gaucher around on this one-year deal is understandable. The 25-year-old forward has been a solid part of Lehigh Valley's roster over the last two seasons and has shown promise. 

Gaucher will now be looking to impress and get more opportunities on the Flyers' roster next season. In eight career NHL games over two seasons, he has recorded zero points, seven shots, and seven hits. 

Although the Calgary Flames haven't competed for a Stanley Cup for almost two decades, it doesn't mean the fans in the Stampede City haven't had local heroes, like Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar, to cheer for in the Final.

Currently, Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall, born in 1991 in Calgary, is looking to earn his first championship this year. Meanwhile, Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart, born in 1998 in Sherwood Park, AB, is hoping to lead his team to their second Stanley Cup title in four seasons. 

Thanks to their performances, which some could consider career-defining, especially in Hart's case, Alberta is being prominently featured in this season's Final.

The Golden Knights netminder is in the conversation for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, trailing only his teammate Mitch Marner, who leads all playoff scorers with 22 points. Right now, Hart has a .921 SV% and 2.33 GAA and is only three wins away from a Stanley Cup victory with a 13-4 record.

Meanwhile, his Alberta counterpart, Hall, is no stranger to being in the spotlight. His father is Steve Hall, a Canadian Football player and member of the Canadian national bobsleigh team.

As the 2010 first overall pick of the Edmonton Oilers, Hall is leading Carolina in scoring with 16 points in 14 games, helping the team reach the Final for the first time since 2006. After 16 seasons, highlighted by a Hart Trophy win in 2018, Hall is playing in hockey's fourth round for the first time in his career, picking up his only playoff overtime goal (May 4, 2026) along the way.

Regarding their respective journeys to the NHL, both players took distinct paths. Hall moved to Ontario as a teenager and played minor hockey in Kingston, and then led the Windsor Spitfires to back-to-back Memorial Cup victories in 2009 and 2010.

Hart started in Alberta, playing AAA hockey in Fort Saskatchewan and Sherwood Park, winning an Alberta Cup Championship in 2012. In the WHL with the Everett Silvertips, he was named the CHL Goaltender of the Year in 2016 and 2018.

By the end of next week, one of these gifted hockey players will have raised the Stanley Cup above their head, further cementing their status as a top player in today's game. Moreover, there is a good chance the Silver Chalice will visit Alberta this summer, whether it's Calgary or Sherwood Park is up to the Hockey Gods to decide. 

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb left the ice in the first period after taking a shot up high.

Nikolaj Ehlers fired a shot from the point and it hit McNabb in the visor. He dropped to the ice and held his nose.

McNabb got up and skated immediately off the ice and to the dressing room.

Brayden McNabb took a puck to the visor blocking a Hurricanes shot. pic.twitter.com/BK561k3VZk

— ESPN (@espn) June 5, 2026

ABC reported that he went to the hospital for further evaluation.

The defenseman was one of the stars of Game 1 as he had three assists in the Golden Knights’ 5-4 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. He never had more than two assists in a playoff game before Tuesday's game.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Brayden McNabb injury update after defenseman is hit by puck

When a team continuously fails to get over the hump or meet expectations, there comes a time when its best players decide they've had enough. 

There are a handful of situations beginning to reach that threshold in the NHL. Toronto Maple Leafs star center Auston Matthews has been the subject of some trade chatter. The same goes with Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk and Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid, who each have two seasons until becoming unrestricted free agents and whose teams have fallen short. 

But it appears one player in a similar situation may be primed for a breakup with his current team sooner rather than later. 

According to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, Detroit Red Wings captain and top center Dylan Larkin has requested a trade. Larkin, 29, is an elite top-six center option and is signed at a cap hit of just $8.7 million through the 2030-31 season.

Up to this point, there has been no comment from Larkin, agent Pat Brisson, or Red Wings management. However, according to Friedman, it seems the apparent request stemmed from a rocky relationship between Larkin and Detroit management - more specifically, general manager Steve Yzerman - dating back to contract talks in 2023.  

Of course, if Larkin is available, every contender and every team aiming for contention will want his services. 

And if he is available, the Pittsburgh Penguins should be one of them. 

Top NHL Insider Reports Dylan Larkin Has Requested Trade From Red WingsAccording to an explosive report from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, Dylan Larkin has requested to be moved from the Red Wings.

It's been repeated countless times at this point, but Penguins' GM and president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas said in his season-ending press conference on May 12 that he wanted Pittsburgh to take a "big step toward sustainable contention" next season. He also reiterated - on several occasions - the need for the team to acquire high-end talent in their mid- to late-20s any way they can, which includes through the trade market. 

Larkin turns 30 this summer, so he isn't exactly the youngest option available. Someone like Robert Thomas is 26 and is also a legitimate top-six center signed long-term at a bargain cap hit, and someone like Matthews (28 years old) is, obviously, one of the best in the league but will come at a very steep price. 

In some ways, it could be argued that Larkin does not fit the long-term picture for what the Penguins are trying to do. However, if they are trying to contend "as urgently as possible," as Dubas has alluded to on several occasions, the team is going to be hard-pressed to find a better option - especially one who is locked up for the next several years - than Larkin.

3 Big Takeaways From Dubas's End-Of-Season Press ConferenceOn Tuesday, Pittsburgh Penguins' general manager and president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas met with the media to discuss the 2025-26 season and what's next for the organization this summer.

And make no mistake: Larkin is a legitimate difference-maker.

The 6-foot-1, 204-pound veteran center has put together five consecutive seasons of 30 or more goals, hovering just below the point-per-game mark. He has also represented Team USA for years, with his most recent representations being at 4 Nations and the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, where he helped lead Team USA to a gold medal. 

Again, he is going to come at a premium. First-line centers in the NHL don't grow on trees, and he is a good one. However, one thing working against the Red Wings in this scenario is that Larkin has a full no-movement clause, meaning he entirely controls where he goes. Because of this, they will lose a good bit of leverage in any negotiations, and a bidding war shouldn't ensue to a crazy extent because teams can't really bid for a player who gets to select exactly where he wants to go.

The return will still be substantial, though. Detroit does not own a first-round pick this summer, so that will be part of it. They also do not own a second-round pick in 2027, so that's almost a given, too. A player like Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, or Erik Karlsson going the other way is almost guaranteed.

Does Michael Kesselring Make Sense For The Penguins?Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins plan to take a big step next season, and it starts with improving the blue line - something Buffalo Sabres' defenseman Michael Kesselring might be able to help with.

And the Penguins can pretty much say goodbye to one or, more likely, two of Bill Zonnon, Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen, Harrison Brunicke, Will Horcoff, Tanner Howe, Avery Hayes, and Owen Pickering, too.

But that's the price you pay for an impact player like Larkin, who will probably play out the remainder of his current contract at a pretty high level. He's the type of late-20-something player that Dubas was referring to in his press conference, and the fact that he is a center makes paying a hefty price for him far more palatable. 

If Larkin is truly available, Dubas should be picking up the phone. Of course, Larkin would have to want to come to Pittsburgh, which is a whole other conversation. But, if a trade is possible, the Penguins should pull out almost all of the stops to get it across the finish line.

3 Under-The-Radar Penguins' Trade Candidates This SummerMuch of the talk around the Pittsburgh Penguins and the trade market involves Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, and Erik Karlsson. But there are other rostered players who may make sense to move — and who could fetch a decent return.

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Fans of the Detroit Red Wings were stunned on Thursday when an explosive report from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, indicating that captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade, was released. 

Larkin is the longest-tenured current member of the club, and is the only player who remains from the roster of Detroit's most recent Stanley Cup appearance in 2016.

The Red Wings have failed to play beyond the regular season for 10 straight years, which is now the longest active drought in the NHL, and the longest in team history. 

While speaking on TSN's OverDrive late Thursday afternoon, NHL Insider Darren Dreger offered further details behind what could be an eventual and highly public split between Larkin and the Red Wings. 

“When you think of bombshells, that's as big a bombshell as we're probably going to get leading into the offseason post-Stanley Cup,” Dreger said. “I think there's a need for an explanation here — this has been in the works for a while, I think that's pretty obvious.

“You don't just wake up one morning as a top player and go, ‘Okay, I've been here 11 years, whatever it is, it hasn't worked out, time for a fresh start.’”

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Larkin, who hails from Waterford and attended the University of Michigan, and the Red Wings seemed destined for each other. They selected him with the 15th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, and he burst onto the scene by scoring in his first NHL game in October 2015 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

After a solid rookie campaign, Larkin and the Red Wings made their most recent postseason appearance against the Tampa Bay Lightning, a series in which Tampa won quickly in five games. 

From that point on, the Motor City has been bereft of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey and has endured several lean years on the ice, including the woeful 2019-20 campaign in which Detroit finished with the fewest points of any NHL team since the expansion Atlanta Thrashers two decades prior. 

Throughout this entire time, Larkin, who was named the 37th captain in team history in 2021, has been the face of the franchise and has largely borne the brunt of difficult questions from the media as the setbacks grew. 

Top NHL Insider Reports Dylan Larkin Has Requested Trade From Red WingsAccording to an explosive report from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, Dylan Larkin has requested to be moved from the Red Wings.

His disappointment following losses in recent years that have eliminated the team from playoff contention was extremely obvious, both in his body language and spoken words. Following Detroit’s loss in Game 80 of this season, which sealed their fate, Larkin admitted he was “down as could be.”

As Dreger put it, Larkin's reported trade request wasn't a knee-jerk reaction, but rather a process that feels as though it has been slowly building over the last few years. 

“You think of Dylan Larkin, it feels like he was born and raised to play for the Detroit Red Wings, right?” Dreger continued. “I mean, that's where he's from. So for Dylan to get to the place where he's requested a trade, that tells you that there's been a lot of thought, there's layering to all of this.....I don't think it's as cut and dry as him wanting an opportunity to win, and he doesn't see that opportunity in Detroit. 

“But there are multiple layers that go beyond that. How did he get to this point? Did management do enough to insulate him? To augment what they have? All of those things. And those are questions that I suppose Dylan is going to have to face, if and when a trade happens.

But the information is legit.”

Larkin, who ranks 10th all time in Red Wings total scoring, still has five years left on the deal with an $8.7M cap hit, and holds a full no-trade clause over the next two seasons; that turns into a 10-team list afterward.

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Mason Marchment is one of the Columbus Blue Jackets' top pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs). Given how well he played for the Blue Jackets after being acquired from the Seattle Kraken, it would not be surprising if Columbus works hard to keep him around. 

Yet, with Marchment being one of the top pending UFA forwards in the NHL heading into the summer, it would also be understandable if he decided to test the market. 

Because of this, let's look at four teams that could sign Marchment if he does not end up re-signing with the Blue Jackets.

Pittsburgh Penguins 

Recently, The Hockey News' Jason Newland brought up the possibility of the Pittsburgh Penguins landing Mason Marchment due to his past with Pens GM Kyle Dubas. Marchment would have the potential to be a good pickup for Pittsburgh as they look to continue to head in the right direction. He would also offer them a strong replacement for pending UFA Anthony Mantha if he signs elsewhere this summer. 

Boston Bruins 

The Boston Bruins could be a team to keep an eye on if Marchment ends up testing free agency. It is no secret that the Bruins' top six could use a boost, and Marchment would provide them with just that if acquired. The Bruins also value players who play with a physical edge, so it would not be shocking if Boston had interest in the 6-foot-5 Marchment this summer. 

Washington Capitals 

The Washington Capitals could use another impactful winger as they look to bounce back after missing the playoffs this season. With Marchment being one of the top pending UFAs who can hit the market on July 1, it would make sense if the Capitals had him on their radar this summer. He would give them another option for their top six and power play if successfully signed. 

San Jose Sharks 

The San Jose Sharks should also be watched when it comes to Marchment. He would be a very good power forward for them to bring in. This is because he would not only provide them with more offense but also another veteran forward to help mentor their younger players as they look to take that next step. 

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Early in the 2026 offseason, one of the most surprising developments has been the number of legitimate potential trade targets the Philadelphia Flyers have at the center position.

On Thursday, that list got one big name longer, and it's perhaps the one the Flyers will covet the most.

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, which immediately makes him the top name on the market for the other 31 NHL teams, and especially the Flyers.

The Flyers, like many aspiring contenders, need a No. 1 center. A team like Minnesota or Montreal need Larkin as a No. 2 center or 1A option, but the Flyers need his talents more than they do. They're starting from the bottom of this ladder.

Larkin will turn 30 this summer, but he's only made the Stanley Cup playoffs once in his career despite his six career 30-goal seasons.

The 2014 first-round pick isn't quite the superstar capable of dragging a team to the postseason by his lonesome, but in the right environment, Larkin can thrive and reach new heights, even at his current age.

And while he may not be a righty like someone such as Mat Barzal, Larkin checks literally every other box.

Larkin is a career 52.7% on faceoffs, plays both special teams (including bumper on the power play!), scores at will, and is capable of leading a team.

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And for any concerns about his lack of playoff experience, Larkin gregariously taps the front of his Gold Medal from the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The 29-year-old has consistently ranked in the top half of the NHL's fastest skaters over the years, peaking with a 95th percentile placement in max skating speed (23.32 MPH) in the 2021-22 season, according to NHL EDGE.

Financials at this point aren't a concern for the Flyers, with their cap space situation looking almost spotless compared to previous years.

Larkin has five more years remaining on his current contract at a modest $8.7 million cap hit, though his full no-trade clause gives him full control over where the Red Wings send him next.

Even after the Flyers re-sign the likes of Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale, bringing in Larkin, with term on his deal, should be no issue at all.

The Flyers, under GM Danny Briere, have been opportunistic traders, rather than ambitious chasers or go-getters, so the trade cost could prove prohibitive past a certain point.

But, given Larkin is nearly 30, and with Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider the standard bearers for the future of Red Wings hockey, Detroit is likely to pursue draft picks, prospects, and other assets who are 25 or younger.

The Flyers can offer the Red Wings a whole handful of wingers, excluding Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone, as well as any prospect or draft pick they might want.

You have to give in order to get in the NHL, and players of Larkin's caliber, even if not a traditional No. 1 center these days, don't grow on trees.

If the Flyers are truly committed to taking the next step and pushing their playoff runs even further, getting Larkin in a trade with virtually no downside is the first domino.

Seth Jarvis scores in overtime, Carolina beats Vegas in Game 2 to tie Stanley Cup Final originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Seth Jarvis scored on the power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to gave up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to the series.

Jarvis’ OT heroics came after a thrilling third period that included four goals being scored and another getting called off because of goaltender interference.

The Hurricanes had almost nothing going for the first 45 minutes, falling behind by two goals as the Golden Knights took advantage of a couple of scoring chances and locked down defensively. A couple of strong shifts in the offensive zone just before the midway point of the third brought the crowd back to life because the Hurricanes were buzzing.

Logan Stankoven made a terrific individual effort to get them on the board, taking the puck away from Rasmus Andersson, going to the net and banking a shot off Jeremy Lauzon and in with 9:40 remaining in regulation. Less than three minutes later, Mark Jankowski fired a shot past Carter Hart to tie it, flipping the script from Game 1, when Vegas erased a multigoal deficit and won.

The Hurricanes took the lead with 4:35 left when their captain, Jordan Staal, redirected Shayne Gostisbehere’s point shot in on the power play. It was just their eighth power play goal of the playoffs.

That was 25 seconds after the Golden Knights thought they scored at the other end.

Frederik Andersen initially went full extension to deny Ivan Barbashev with the paddle of his stick, and a scrum ensued in the crease that ended with the puck eventually in the net. Referee Jean Hebert waved it off immediately, saying Andersen was pushed into the net and ruling it was goaltender interference.

Tortorella after some deliberation opted to challenge, and the on-ice officials in consultation with the NHL’s situation room confirmed the call on the ice stood. That put the Hurricanes on the power play, and Staal — the captain who has been around longer than anyone else on his team — cashed in.

After Mark Stone tied it for Vegas with 1:21 left in regulation to send the game to OT, Tomas Hertl tripped Staal to put Carolina back on the power play. That allowed Jarvis to score just Carolina’s eighth power play goal of the playoffs.

Seth Jarvis scores in overtime, Carolina beats Vegas in Game 2 to tie Stanley Cup Final originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Seth Jarvis scored on the power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to gave up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to the series.

Jarvis’ OT heroics came after a thrilling third period that included four goals being scored and another getting called off because of goaltender interference.

The Hurricanes had almost nothing going for the first 45 minutes, falling behind by two goals as the Golden Knights took advantage of a couple of scoring chances and locked down defensively. A couple of strong shifts in the offensive zone just before the midway point of the third brought the crowd back to life because the Hurricanes were buzzing.

Logan Stankoven made a terrific individual effort to get them on the board, taking the puck away from Rasmus Andersson, going to the net and banking a shot off Jeremy Lauzon and in with 9:40 remaining in regulation. Less than three minutes later, Mark Jankowski fired a shot past Carter Hart to tie it, flipping the script from Game 1, when Vegas erased a multigoal deficit and won.

The Hurricanes took the lead with 4:35 left when their captain, Jordan Staal, redirected Shayne Gostisbehere’s point shot in on the power play. It was just their eighth power play goal of the playoffs.

That was 25 seconds after the Golden Knights thought they scored at the other end.

Frederik Andersen initially went full extension to deny Ivan Barbashev with the paddle of his stick, and a scrum ensued in the crease that ended with the puck eventually in the net. Referee Jean Hebert waved it off immediately, saying Andersen was pushed into the net and ruling it was goaltender interference.

Tortorella after some deliberation opted to challenge, and the on-ice officials in consultation with the NHL’s situation room confirmed the call on the ice stood. That put the Hurricanes on the power play, and Staal — the captain who has been around longer than anyone else on his team — cashed in.

After Mark Stone tied it for Vegas with 1:21 left in regulation to send the game to OT, Tomas Hertl tripped Staal to put Carolina back on the power play. That allowed Jarvis to score just Carolina’s eighth power play goal of the playoffs.

If you thought Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was wild, just look at Game 2 on Thursday, June 4.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a massive rally to take a lead in the third period, which featured a controversial no-goal and challenge. They then gave up a late tying goal, but Seth Jarvis beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime as Carolina's struggling power play came to life.

The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1 with Game 3 on Saturday, June 6, in Las Vegas (8 p.m. ET, ABC).

The Golden Knights led 2-0 after two periods on back-to-back goals by Brett Howden, his NHL-leading 12th and 13th of the playoffs.

The Hurricanes seemed headed to a 2-0 series deficit before Logan Stankoven stole a puck and scored to make it 2-1. Mark Jankowski tied the game. Then the controversy happened.

The Golden Knights appeared to put the puck in the net after Frederik Andersen made back-to-back saves, but the whistle blew first and it was ruled no goal because of that and goaltender interference.

Vegas coach John Tortorella challenged and lost, giving the Hurricanes a power play. Carolina got a rare man-advantage goal - from Jordan Staal - for a 3-2 lead. But Mark Stone tied the score on a play on which Jaccob Slavin appeared to put the puck in his own net.

And the winning goal came from Jarvis, who had been moved off the Hurricanes' struggling top line during the game.

USA TODAY Sports provided live updates from Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Here are highlights:

Final score: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 3 (OT)

Seth Jarvis scores the winner on a one-timer on the power play. That's two power play goals for the Hurricanes in this game and entering the series at a 12.5% success rate. And more important, a member of the Hurricanes' struggling top line gets a key goal.

SETH JARVIS WITH A ROCKET ON THE POWER PLAY!!!

THE CANES TAKE GAME 2 IN OVERTIME AND THE SERIES IS TIED 🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/GhkQrgu7cR

— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) June 5, 2026

Hurricanes go on power play

Tomas Hertl is called for tripping and the Hurricanes win.

Overtime underway

Both teams are unbeaten in overtime.

End of third period: Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 3

Wild period. The Hurricanes, seemingly left for deal, storm back and take a 3-2 lead. But Mark Stone ties it to force overtime.

Golden Knights score: Mark Stone ties game

He scores after the power play ends to make it 3-3. Jaccob Slavin appears to knock it into his own net.

THE KNIGHTS NOW TIE IT UP WITH 1:21 LEFT, ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!!!!!!! 😱🚨 pic.twitter.com/2Ryykoyv12

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 5, 2026

Golden Knights call timeout

Frederik Andersen makes a glove save with six seconds left in the power play.

Golden Knights go on power play

Jackson Blake is called for interference with 3:20 left.

Hurricanes score: Jordan Staal gets power play goal

And the Hurricanes lead 3-2 as he deflects a Shaye Gostisbehere shot.

Hurricanes go on power play

They get power play after the unsuccessful change and they score.

Golden Knights challenge unsuccessful

Golden Knights challenge but the no goal call is upheld. That means Hurricanes will go on the power play.

Frederik Andersen saves

He sprawls and makes back-to-back saves. The puck goes into the net, but the whistle blows.

Hurricanes score: Mark Jankowski ties game

His shot beats Carter Hart high glove side. Hurricanes 2, Golden Knights 2

Hurricanes score: Logan Stankoven breaks through

He steals a puck, comes in front and his backhander banks off Jeremy Lauzon and past Carter Hart. Golden Knights 2, Hurricanes 1

STANKOVEN WITH THE STEAL AND SCORE, WHAT AN EFFORT!!!! 😱🚨 pic.twitter.com/hjHmm6KR8L

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 5, 2026

10 minutes left

2-0 Golden Knights. Carolina applying some pressure. They'll need more of that.

Hurricanes are pressing

They get Carter Hart moving around. He slashed Jordan Staal after a collision.

Brett Howden creates another chance

He steals the puck and feeds Mitch Marner, whose shot hits the crossbar.

Early in third period

Golden Knights lead 4-1 in shots in the period, not what Carolina needs.

Third period underway

2-0 Vegas. The Golden Knights are 8-0 in the playoffs when leading after two periods.

Who is Brett Howden?

He was drafted in the first round in 2016 by the Tampa Bay Lightning but never played for them. He was traded to the New York Rangers in the Ryan McDonagh deal and played three seasons there before joining the Golden Knights in a 2021 trade. He won a Cup in 2023. His top regular season is 17 goals (twice). His 13 goals this postseason ties a Golden Knights record.

Second period analysis: Golden Knights 2, Hurricanes 0

The Golden Knights played that period without injured Brayden McNabb and still managed to hold the Hurricanes without a goal. In the meantime, Brett Howden scored his second goal of the game and had another chance. He's jumping to the front of the Conn Smythe Trophy talk with 13 goals this playoffs.

Sebastian Aho chance

His shot is stopped by Carter Hart. Aho is better this game, but he and the team don't have any goals to show for it.

3 minutes left in the second period

2-0 Vegas. Shots are 14-11 Carolina.

Golden Knights go on power play

Jordan Martinook breaks a stick on a slash. Vegas is 0-for-2 but scored right after the second one. Golden Knights get no shots on his power play. Still 2-0 Golden Knights.

Hurricanes change up top line

Jordan Martinook now playing in Seth Jarvis' place on the top line with Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov.

Brett Howden on fire

A great display of strength for Brett Howden as he has both goals in this game. He has a league-best 13 goals, topping his regular season total of 12. He beat defenseman extraordinaire Jaccob Slavin on the second goal.

BRETT HOWDEN STRIKES AGAIN ‼️

VEGAS TAKES A 2-0 LEAD IN GAME 2 ✌️ pic.twitter.com/NwSlNhcdwf

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 5, 2026

Vegas score: Brett Howden scores again

Right after the power play ended, Brett Howden outmuscles defenseman Jaccob Slavin and makes a slick move to beat Frederik Andersen. Golden Knights 2, Hurricanes 0

Golden Knights go on power play

K'Andre Miller is called for interference. Jordan Martinook is stopped on a short-handed rush. Sebastian Aho is also stopped. Penalty is killed.

Brayden McNabb injury update

ABC reported that Brayden McNabb has gone to the hospital for further evaluation. He was hit up high by a shot and left the game.

Second period underway

1-0 Golden Knights.

First period analysis: Golden Knights 1, Hurricanes 0

The Hurricanes holding the Golden Knights to two shots in th efirst period was a good thing. The problem is the Golden Knights scored on one of those shots. Brett Howden continued his playoff tear by winning a battle against Sean Walker, gathering in a flip pass from Mitch Marner and scoring his 12th playoff goal. That matches his regular season total. Carolina had its chances, but Carter Hart stopped them. The only drawback for Vegas is that defenseman Brayden McNabb went to the dressing room after taking a shot off the visor that appeared to injure his nose.

Golden Knights go on power play

Jordan Staal is called for holding. He's a key penalty killer. But the Golden Knights don't really get set up and the penalty is killed.

Hurricanes go on power play

Colton Sissons is called for roughing. The Hurricanes don't score as their power-play woes continue.

Golden Knights score: Brett Howden opens scoring

He's tangled up with Sean Walker, breaks free, gathers in a Mitch Marner flip pass and scores against Frederik Andersen. That's his 12th goal of the playoffs, matching his total from the regular season. Golden Knights 1, Hurricanes 0

BRETT HOWDEN BURIES IT FOR HIS PLAYOFF-LEADING 12TH GOAL 🚨 pic.twitter.com/5ayOYqESxh

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 5, 2026

Brayden McNabb injury update

He's hit in the visor by a hard shot by Nikolaj Ehlers from the point and goes to the dressing room while holding his nose. McNabb had three assists in Game 1.

McNabb had to leave the game after taking a shot high pic.twitter.com/dKkOj5mu0K

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 5, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes chance

Andrei Svechnikov is stopped on a wraparound.

Carolina Hurricanes get chance

Jordan Martinook tries to get to a loose puck in the crease, but Carter Hart covers the puck.

7 minutes in

Still scoreless. Shots are 1-1.

Hurricanes go on power play

The Hurricanes' struggling top line draws a penalty as Seth Jarvis is tripped by Dylan Coghlan. Hurricanes change up the power play a little. One shot and penalty is killed.

No quick score this time

Scoreless after two minutes. There was a Carolina goal at 25 seconds in Game 1.

Stanley Cup Final Game 2 underway

Golden Knights will try to take a 2-0 series lead while the Hurricanes will try to tie the series.

Hurricanes' siren sounder

Cam Ward, the goalie when Carolina won the Stanley Cup in 2006.

Game 2 opening lines

Just like in Game 1, it will be Vegas' Jack Eichel line against Carolina's Jordan Staal line.

When is Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final?

Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final will be at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 4, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What channel is Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final?

Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final will be broadcast on ABC.

Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes: How to watch, stream

• Date: Thursday, June 4
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Lenovo Center (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• TV:ABC
• Streaming: Fubo

Stanley Cup Final Game 2 goalie matchup

Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen (12-1, 1.65, .920) vs. Golden Knights' Carter Hart (13-4, 2.33, .921). Neither goalie stood out in Game 1.

Stanley Cup Final schedule, results

All times p.m. ET

Golden Knights lead series 1-0

• Game 1: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4
• Game 2: Thursday, June 4, Vegas at Carolina, 8, ABC
• Game 3: Saturday, June 6, Carolina at Vegas, 8, ABC
• Game 4: Tuesday, June 9, Carolina at Vegas, 8, ABC
• x-Game 5: Thursday, June 11, Vegas at Carolina, 8, ABC
• x-Game 6: Sunday, June 14, Carolina at Vegas, 8, ABC
• x-Game 7: Wednesday, June 17, Vegas at Carolina, 8, ABC

Vegas Golden Knights lineup

Golden Knights pregame line rushes for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, with no changes from G1:

Barbashev–Eichel–Dorofeyev⁰
Howden–Karlsson–Marner⁰
Hertl–Sissons–Stone⁰
C.Smith–Dowd–Kolesar

McNabb–Theodore⁰
Hanifin–Andersson⁰
Lauzon–Coghlan

Hart
Hill

— Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) June 4, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes lineup

Hurricanes in warmups (all looks the same):

Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis
Hall-Stankoven-Blake
Ehlers-Staal-Martinook
Carrier-Jankowski-Robinson

Slavin-Chatfield
Miller-Walker
Gostisbehere-Nikishin

Andersen

— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) June 4, 2026

Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 2 predictions

• Jace Evans: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 2
• Mike Brehm: Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 2

Golden Knights on a roll

The Golden Knights have won seven in a row. In three of the last four games, including Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, they have come from behind. They trailed 2-0 in Game 1 and overcame a 3-0 deficit against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

How Hurricanes fare after a loss

The Hurricanes haven't lost two games in a row at home since Jan. 1 and Jan. 3 in regular season. Combining the regular season and playoffs, the Hurricanes are 23-7-0 after a loss in 2025-26. That .767 winning percentage leads the league.

Brett Howden can match regular-season total

Vegas' Brett Howden leads the NHL playoffs with 11 goals in 17 games during the postseason. He had 12 goals in 58 games during the regular season. He has four years left on his deal at a $2.5 million cap hit.

Hurricanes' top line struggling

The Sebastian Aho-Andrei Svechnikov-Seth Jarvis combined for 216 points in the regular season. They have 22 points in the playoffs. They had no points and five shots in Game 1.

NHL news: Dylan Larkin requests trade | Report

Detroit Red Wings star center Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman and other news organizations.

That's a stunning development, adding a major name that teams can pursue in the offseason, especially with a thin free-agent market. He has five years left on his contract.

Larkin has been captain of the Red Wings since 2021. He's a six-time 30-goal scorer, including the last five seasons. He also was a standout for the USA at the Olympics and the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Red Wings' 10-season playoff drought is now the longest in the NHL after the Buffalo Sabres clinched a postseason spot. Larkin hasn't been in the postseason since his rookie year in 2015-16.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Golden Knights vs Hurricanes highlights: Carolina wins Game 2 in OT

Detroit Red Wings star Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman and other news organizations.

That's a stunning development, adding a major name that teams can pursue in the offseason.

The Detroit Free Press, part of USA TODAY Network, said it could not independently confirm the report.

Larkin has been captain of the Red Wings since 2021. He's a six-time 30-goal scorer, including the last five seasons.

He also was a standout for the USA at the Olympics and the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Red Wings' 10-season playoff drought is now the longest in the NHL after the Buffalo Sabres clinched a postseason spot. Larkin hasn't been in the postseason since his rookie year in 2015-16.

The Red Wings were quiet at the 2025 trade deadline, which Larkin had noted, and were more aggressive in 2026, bringing in Justin Faulk and David Perron. But they faded down the stretch again to miss the playoffs.

Dylan Larkin contract status

Larkin, 29, has five years left on his contract (through 2031) at a $8.7 million cap hit. He has a full no-trade clause the next two seasons and a modified no-trade clause afterward.

It might be difficult for Larkin to be moved quickly because general manager Steve Yzerman won't trade him without getting top value. And Larkin can dictate where he goes.

But Larkin will be pursued by other teams because of his high-end play and the fact that the free agent market is pretty thin.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin requests trade in shocking development

The 2026 Stanley Cup Final is underway, with the Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights challenging the Eastern Conference champion Carolina Hurricanes. 

On top of the plethora of homegrown and drafted talent in their respective lineups, neither team would be where it is today without acquiring veterans from other clubs, such as the Calgary Flames.

This season's Final features three prominent former Flames players, including Golden Knights defensemen Rasmus Andersson and Noah Hanifin, and Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski. 

Rasmus Andersson

Out of the three former Calgary players in this year's Final, Andersson had arguably the best career in Southern Alberta. He skated with the Flames for 10 seasons and 617 games, scoring 64 goals and 278 points, while serving as an alternate captain before a January 2026 trade to Vegas. 

Originally drafted in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2015 Entry Draft, Andersson was one of only three players, with captain Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman, left from the franchise's last playoff game, a Game 5 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers on May 26, 2022. 

When the Flames began to retool their roster over the past year, Andersson's name was among the top trade chips General Manager Craig Conroy held. After months of speculation, Conroy used his veteran defenseman's experience to acquire two draft picks (First and Second Round in 2027), plus Zach Whitecloud and Abram Wiebe from the Golden Knights on Jan. 18, 2026.

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As Andersson chases his first Stanley Cup ring, his career with the Flames ranks in the top seven all-time amongst defensemen in team history, with the seventh most games played and goals, and the sixth most assists and points. 

2026 Playoff Stats (Ahead of the Final) 16 GP - 0 G - 5 A - 6 Pts - 14 PIM - Plus-4

Noah Hanifin

Hanifin came to Calgary via a trade from the Hurricanes on June 23, 2018, the team that selected him as the fifth overall pick in the 2015 Entry Draft. In one of the more famous trades in team history, the Flames dealt away future Norris Trophy winner Adam Fox, a prospect at the time, with Dougie Hamilton in exchange for Elias Lindholm and Hanifin. 

Lindholm became a 40-goal scorer with the Flames, while Hanifin became a leader on the blueline, averaging 21:39 a game throughout his five and a half seasons with the team. Although Hanifin has averaged 35 points per season throughout his career, his best campaign came in Calgary during the 2021-22 season, when he tallied 10 goals and 38 assists for 48 points in 81 games, with a plus-27 rating. 

Viewed as another intriguing trade option during the 2023-24 season, Conroy dealt Hanifin to Vegas as part of a three-way deal that also included the Philadelphia Flyers. Although there were many moving parts in the transition, the Flames ended up with a conditional first-round pick in 2026, which turned into Daniil Miromanov, and a third-round pick in 2024, which they used to select Kirill Zarubin.

2026 Playoff Stats (Ahead of the Final) 16 GP - 0 G - 6 A - 6 Pts - 2 PIM - Plus-3

Mark Jankowski

Jankowski was a Flames first-round selection, 21st overall, at the 2012 Entry Draft, who eventually made his NHL debut during the 2016-17 season. During the following campaign, 2017-18, he became a regular in the lineup, scoring a career-high 17 goals in 72 games. 

He would skate in 208 games with the Flames, tallying a total of 36 goals and 64 points with 59 penalty minutes before signing as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 9, 2020. 

Despite the shortest tenure of the three former Flames in this year's Final, Jankowski is the only one who can claim that the legendary Jaromir Jagr set up his first NHL goal. 

2026 Playoff Stats (Ahead of the Final) 14 GP - 0 G - 4 A - 4 Pts - 12 PIM - Plus-3

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Which former Flames player are you cheering for to win their first Stanley Cup? Let us know in the comments. 

It was a thrilling Game 1 which saw the Vegas Golden Knight earn the first victory of the series in a 5-4 final over the Carolina Hurricanes. There were multiple lead changes and rallies. Will Vegas take a commanding hold of the series on the way to their second Stanley Cup or will Carolina punch back?

WILL THE HURRICANES TIE THE SERIES, OR WILL THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS TAKE A 2-0 LEAD BACK TO VEGAS? 🎬

Game 2 of the #StanleyCup Final between the @GoldenKnights and @Canes is TONIGHT at 8p ET on ABC, @Sportsnet, & @TVASports! pic.twitter.com/n8vyWcDZL4

— NHL (@NHL) June 4, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights

Game 1 saw five different goal scorers for Vegas. Brett Howden netted his 11th goal for this post season’s lead. Tomas Hertl eventually scored the game winner late in the third period.

Projected Lineup

Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Pavel Dorofeyev

Brett Howden — William Karlsson — Mitch Marner

Tomas Hertl — Colton Sissons — Mark Stone

Cole Smith — Nic Dowd — Keegan Kolesar

Brayden McNabb — Shea Theodore

Noah Hanifin — Rasmus Andersson 

Kaedan Korczak — Jeremy Lauzon

Carter Hart

Adin Hill

Carolina Hurricanes

It was a storybook start for Carolina which saw Nikolai Ehlers score the first two goals in Game 1 but Carolina just came up short in enough contributions on the scoreboard to take that first game. Will tonight be any different?

Projected Lineup

Andrei Svechnikov — Sebastian Aho — Seth Jarvis

Taylor Hall — Logan Stankoven — Jackson Blake

Nikolaj Ehlers — Jordan Staal — Jordan Martinook

William Carrier — Mark Jankowski — Eric Robinson

Jaccob Slavin — Jalen Chatfield

K’Andre Miller — Sean Walker

Shayne Gostisbehere — Alexander Nikishin

Frederik Andersen

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