If you need a definition of the nickname “Cardiac Canes,” take a look at these photos from Thursday night, when the Carolina Hurricanes battled the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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The Canes lost the first game in the series and things weren’t looking good for much of Game 2. Emotions went from dejection in the first 2 1/2 periods to hope, then the ultimate thrill of victory, when the Canes stormed back. They scored 4 goals in 14 minutes — including one in overtime — for a 4-3 win.
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News & Observer photojournalist Kaitlin McKeown captured fans’ emotional whiplash at a watch party in downtown Raleigh’s Moore Square as the Canes knotted the series at 1-1. Next stop: Las Vegas.
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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM.