If you are looking for the absolute latest NHL news and NHL scores, you’ve come to the right place. The hockey world is currently fixed on an incredibly dramatic 2026 Stanley Cup Final, but the rumor mill for the offseason is already spinning out of control.
Between historic comebacks on the ice and massive franchise-altering trade rumors off the ice, today is a massive day for hockey fans. Let’s dive into what you missed and what you need to know.
2026 Stanley Cup Final: Game 3 Preview & Game 2 Recap
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final is officially a heavyweight slugfest. The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have split the first two games in Raleigh, and the series shifts to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas tonight for Game 3 (Puck drop at 8:00 PM ET on ABC and Sportsnet).
This series is already making history. It is the first time in 108 all-time Stanley Cup Final series that each team has staged a multi-goal comeback win within the first two games. Vegas took Game 1 after trailing 2-0, and on Thursday night, Carolina returned the favor.
Trailing 2-0 in the third period of Game 2, the Hurricanes exploded. Logan Stankoven sparked the rally, and eventually, the game headed to overtime. That’s where Seth Jarvis played hero, wiring a one-timer past Carter Hart just 3:56 into the extra frame to give Carolina the 4-3 victory. The Canes are now an unbelievable 6-0 in overtime during this postseason.
Here are the latest scores and game notes from the most recent matchup to get you caught up:
Latest NHL Scores & Game Notes
*Latest results from Game 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final (Thursday, June 4, 2026)
Carolina Hurricanes 4 – Vegas Golden Knights 3 (OT)
- Winner: Seth Jarvis scored the OT game-winner after Carolina erased a two-goal third-period deficit.
- Standout Stat: Carolina improved to a perfect 6-0 in overtime this postseason.
- Vegas Heartbreak: Brett Howden scored his 12th and 13th postseason goals, leading the NHL, but the Knights couldn’t hold the lead.
- Series Status: Tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 tonight in Las Vegas.
NHL Trade Rumors: Dylan Larkin on the Move?
While the Canes and Knights battle for the Cup, the rest of the league is preparing for a chaotic summer. The biggest piece of NHL news today surrounds Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin.
According to the latest insider chatter, Larkin’s camp has submitted a short list of preferred trade destinations to Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman. If an extension cannot be reached, Detroit will be looking for a massive haul in return. The Montreal Canadiens are currently viewed as front-runners due to their deep pool of prospects, NHL-ready roster players, and salary-cap flexibility. The Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs have also been linked, though cap constraints make those deals far more complicated.
Meanwhile, in St. Louis, rumors surrounding Robert Thomas seem to be cooling off. Despite heavy speculation leading up to the trade deadline, Blues GM Doug Armstrong insists Thomas was never actively shopped, effectively taking the star center off the trade block for now.
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