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Photos: Hurricanes fall to Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs

By Robert Willett and Ethan Hyman

Updated May 21, 2023 3:07 AM

Florida left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores on Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the overtime of the Panthers’ 2-1 overtime victory over the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Florida left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores on Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the overtime of the Panthers’ 2-1 overtime victory over the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes lost in overtime to the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup playoff series, Saturday night, May 20, 2023 in Raleigh, N.C. Both teams were coming off of a record setting four-overtime Game 1 in which the Panthers prevailed. The Panthers lead the series 2-0.

Check out photos from News & Observer photographers covering the action. Photos will be updated during and after the game.

Carolina Hurricanes fans celebrate after the goal by Jalen Chatfield (5) to take a 1-0 lead over the Florida Panthers in the first period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes fans celebrate after the goal by Jalen Chatfield (5) to take a 1-0 lead over the Florida Panthers in the first period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Sam Bennett (9) battles with the Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) during a face-off in the first period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The Florida Panthers Sam Bennett (9) battles with the Carolina Hurricanes Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) during a face-off in the first period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) controls the puck against the Florida Panthers Aaron Ekblad (5) in the first period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook (48) controls the puck against the Florida Panthers Aaron Ekblad (5) in the first period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) stops a scoring attempt by the Carolina Hurricanes Mackenzie MacEachern (28) in the first period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) stops a scoring attempt by the Carolina Hurricanes Mackenzie MacEachern (28) in the first period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) has a word with the official after taking a puck to the helmet in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) has a word with the official after taking a puck to the helmet in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina center Jordan Staal (11) keeps the puck from Florida center Sam Bennett (9) during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Carolina center Jordan Staal (11) keeps the puck from Florida center Sam Bennett (9) during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina right wing Stefan Noesen (23) looks to deflect the puck as Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Carolina right wing Stefan Noesen (23) looks to deflect the puck as Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina center Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates with defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) after Chatfield scored during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Carolina center Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates with defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) after Chatfield scored during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Jalen Chatfield (5) celebrates with Sebastian Aho (20) after scoring on Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) to take a 1-0 lead in the first period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes Jalen Chatfield (5) celebrates with Sebastian Aho (20) after scoring on Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) to take a 1-0 lead in the first period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina left wing Mackenzie MacEachern (28) brings the puck around Florida center Colin White (6) during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Carolina left wing Mackenzie MacEachern (28) brings the puck around Florida center Colin White (6) during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina left wing Jordan Martinook (48) can’t make the short-handed goal as Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Carolina left wing Jordan Martinook (48) can’t make the short-handed goal as Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) listens during the national anthem before game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) listens during the national anthem before game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) makes the stop on a shot by Florida defenseman Brandon Montour (62) during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) makes the stop on a shot by Florida defenseman Brandon Montour (62) during the first period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Florida Panther coach Paul Maurice reacts after a first period goal was nullified after a video review against the Carolina Hurricanes during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — Florida Panther coach Paul Maurice reacts after a first period goal was nullified after a video review against the Carolina Hurricanes during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The puck ends up beneath Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antii Raanta (32) after a goal by the Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov (16) to tie the score 1-1 in the second period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The puck ends up beneath Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antii Raanta (32) after a goal by the Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov (16) to tie the score 1-1 in the second period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Florida Panthers Sam Bennett (9) checks the Carolina Hurricanes Brady Skjei (76) in the second period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — Florida Panthers Sam Bennett (9) checks the Carolina Hurricanes Brady Skjei (76) in the second period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antii Raanta (32) cover the puck after a scoring attempt by the Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) in the second period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antii Raanta (32) cover the puck after a scoring attempt by the Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) in the second period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes fans harass Florida Panthers Radko Gudas (7) as he heads to the penalty box for tripping in the third period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes fans harass Florida Panthers Radko Gudas (7) as he heads to the penalty box for tripping in the third period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Colin White (6) works against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antii Raanta (32) and Brett Pesce (22) in the third period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The Florida Panthers Colin White (6) works against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antii Raanta (32) and Brett Pesce (22) in the third period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Players pile in front of the net after Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) dove on the puck during the second period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Players pile in front of the net after Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) dove on the puck during the second period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Florida defenseman Brandon Montour (62) and center Aleksander Barkov (16) push Carolina center Jordan Staal (11) away from the goal during the third period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Florida defenseman Brandon Montour (62) and center Aleksander Barkov (16) push Carolina center Jordan Staal (11) away from the goal during the third period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Ryan Lomberg (94) has a word with Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antii Raanta (32) in the second period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The Florida Panthers Ryan Lomberg (94) has a word with Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antii Raanta (32) in the second period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Florida center Aleksander Barkov (16) scores on Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the second period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Florida center Aleksander Barkov (16) scores on Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the second period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina center Seth Jarvis (24) keeps the puck from Florida defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) during the second period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Carolina center Seth Jarvis (24) keeps the puck from Florida defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) during the second period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina left wing Mackenzie MacEachern (28) keeps the puck from Florida defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) during the second period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Carolina left wing Mackenzie MacEachern (28) keeps the puck from Florida defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) during the second period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina defenseman Brady Skjei (76) knocks Florida left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) from the puck during the second period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Carolina defenseman Brady Skjei (76) knocks Florida left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) from the puck during the second period of game two between the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Marc Staal (18) goes after the puck under the Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast (71) and Paul Stastny (26) in the third period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The Florida Panthers Marc Staal (18) goes after the puck under the Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast (71) and Paul Stastny (26) in the third period during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Martin Necas (88) dives after the puck in the third period against the Florida Panthers during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes Martin Necas (88) dives after the puck in the third period against the Florida Panthers during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal (11) shoots on Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in overtime during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal (11) shoots on Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in overtime during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Florida left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores on Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the overtime of the Panthers’ 2-1 overtime victory over the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. — Florida left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores on Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the overtime of the Panthers’ 2-1 overtime victory over the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Sam Reinhart (13) passes to an open Matthew Tkachuk (19) for the game winning goal in overtime to secure a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes Jaccob Slavin (74) and Brent Burns (8) were tangled up on the play and were unable to defend Tkachuk. — The Florida Panthers Sam Reinhart (13) passes to an open Matthew Tkachuk (19) for the game winning goal in overtime to secure a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes Jaccob Slavin (74) and Brent Burns (8) were tangled up on the play and were unable to defend Tkachuk. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov (16) reacts after the game winning goal in overtime by Matthew Tkachuk (19) on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antii Raanta (32) during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov (16) reacts after the game winning goal in overtime by Matthew Tkachuk (19) on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antii Raanta (32) during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) reacts after scoring the game winning goal in overtime agains the Carolina Hurricanes during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk (19) reacts after scoring the game winning goal in overtime agains the Carolina Hurricanes during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Florida Panthers Carter Verhaeghe (23) celebrates their 2-1 overtime victory as the Carolina Hurricanes skate off the ice during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — The Florida Panthers Carter Verhaeghe (23) celebrates their 2-1 overtime victory as the Carolina Hurricanes skate off the ice during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) skates off the ice with goalie Alex Lyon (34) following their 2-1 overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Bobrovsky made 37 saves in the victory. — Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) skates off the ice with goalie Alex Lyon (34) following their 2-1 overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Bobrovsky made 37 saves in the victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice smiles as he notices a rat on the ice, as he and the coaching staff leave the ice following the Panthers 2-1 overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice smiles as he notices a rat on the ice, as he and the coaching staff leave the ice following the Panthers 2-1 overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published May 20, 2023 at 9:32 PM with the headline "Photos: Hurricanes fall to Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs."