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Seth Jarvis wins it in OT as Hurricanes complete comeback to even series
Canes strike back in an instant classic Game 2: Grades, big questions for both teams
The series is tied 1-1, heading to Vegas for Game 3. Here's what it means, with a look ahead to what's next.
Hurricanes storm back to stun Golden Knights in OT
Brayden McNabb heads down tunnel after taking puck to face
Golden Knights' failed challenge sets up Hurricanes go-ahead goal
Mark Stone's late equalizer sends Game 2 to overtime
Frederick Andersen and Canes dogpile for wild save against Vegas
Logan Stankoven gets Carolina on the board in third
Brett Howden shines with another goal for 2-0 Vegas lead
Brett Howden makes it 1-0 Golden Knights in the first period
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How John Tortorella turned the Golden Knights back into world beaters
Hired with just eight games left in the season, the veteran coach has pressed all the right buttons this postseason.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Carolina's 4-3 OT thriller ties the Cup Final 1-1
Each team took one game in the opening pair of contests in Raleigh. Here's how it all went down.
GEARING UP FOR THE OFFSEASON
Larkin, Kyrou... Matthews? Ranking NHL trade candidates this offseason
Which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Canadiens, every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
REACTING TO THE ACTION
TJ Oshie, Dave Jackson break down Vegas' pivotal failed challenge
Jordan Staal tries to make sense of a wild Game 2 win
How Pavel Dorofeyev leveled up for the Golden Knights
IN SEARCH OF SOME HARDWARE
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for MVP of the playoffs ahead of Stanley Cup Final?
The final matchup begins Tuesday, with multiple legitimate candidates on the Hurricanes and Golden Knights.
THE DNA OF A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM
Trades, free agency or the draft? How every player was acquired by Carolina, Vegas
What's the best way to build an NHL roster? The Canes and Golden Knights have taken divergent paths to get to the ultimate stage.
ON THE MOVE?
NHL free agency rankings: Who are the best players available on July 1?
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
Young players in need of a change: Michkov, Nemec, Poitras, more
Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.
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- Canes even Stanley Cup Final on Jarvis' OT goal
- Vegas undaunted but objects to disallowed goal
- Vegas' McNabb to hospital after puck to face
- Sources: Red Wings captain Larkin requests trade
- Wild's M. Foligno joins brother as Clancy winner
- Lightning coach Cooper wins Jack Adams at last
- 🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available
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