NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 5
The Carolina Hurricanes completed a two-goal comeback win in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final after they blew a two-goal lead in Game 1.
This year's final is just the second in NHL history to feature a multi-goal comeback win in each of the first two games of the series, according to the league. The first instance was in 2014 when the Los Angeles Kings won the first two contests against the New York Rangers.
The Vegas Golden Knights will return home to host the Hurricanes in Game 3 of the final on Saturday.
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The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are scheduled to begin the Stanley Cup final on June 2.
Leading Scorers
1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 24 points, 18 games
2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 19 points, 18 games
T-3. Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 16 points, 15 games
T-3. Brett Howden, Vegas Golden Knights: 16 points, 18 games
T-3. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games
T-3. Lane Hutson, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games
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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 7:27 AM.