The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Despite a strong start fueled by an assist from Tomáš Hertl on Vegas’s opening goal, the Hurricanes rallied to take control of the game. This victory gives Carolina a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Hertl has now recorded five points throughout the series, but his team faces elimination. The Hurricanes are now one win away from securing their first Stanley Cup championship. Game 6 will be played in Florida, where Carolina will attempt to close out the series.