Jarvis Power-Play Goal in Overtime Levels Stanley Cup Final at One Game Each
Jarvis Power-Play Goal in Overtime Levels Stanley Cup Final at One Game Each
Seth Jarvis scored on a power-play one-timer in overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., on June 4, evening the series at one game apiece. Carolina had trailed 2-0 heading into the third period before mounting the comeback before their home crowd.
Brett Howden supplied both Golden Knights goals, a two-goal performance that lifted his postseason total to 13 despite scoring just 12 times in the regular season. The Hurricanes pulled level through Logan Stankoven’s wraparound and a Mark Jankowski deflection, before Jordan Staal tipped home a Shayne Gostisbehere shot on a power play awarded after Vegas head coach John Tortorella unsuccessfully challenged a potential Carolina goal with 4:35 remaining, giving the Hurricanes a 3-2 lead. Vegas captain Mark Stone then tied the game at three with under two minutes left, with the puck deflecting off Carolina defenseman Jaccob Slavin before crossing the line. The overtime winner came after Tomas Hertl, who had scored the game-winning goal in Game 1, was called for tripping, sending Carolina to the man advantage.
Howden’s playoff production has placed him in discussion for the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player of the postseason. Jarvis, who had faced scrutiny for limited output earlier in the playoffs, delivered the decisive moment with the series on the line at home.
The series now shifts to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for Games 3 and 4, with each team having claimed one home victory through the opening two contests.
