In Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2, taking a 3-2 series lead. The game, held in Raleigh, featured a slow start but included self-inflicted penalties from both teams. The Golden Knights scored first on a power play goal by Pavel Dorofeyev, but Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal equalized shortly after, extending his scoring streak to five games. The Hurricanes took the lead with goals from Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho. Despite a late push from the Golden Knights, Carolina held on for the win. The series will continue in Vegas on Sunday, where the Hurricanes can clinch their second Stanley Cup title.
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Carolina Hurricanes defeat Vegas Golden Knights, lead Stanley Cup Final 3-2
The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, taking a 3-2 series lead. Key contributions came from Jordan Staal, Andrei Svechnikov, and Sebastian Aho. The series will move back to Vegas for Game 6, where the Hurricanes have the opportunity to win the championship.
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