In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final, the Montreal Canadiens faced a revitalized Carolina Hurricanes team after taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The Hurricanes dominated early with aggressive forechecking, leading to a 1-1 tie after the first period despite their offensive advantages. The Canadiens managed to tie the game 2-2 in the third but lost in overtime when Nikolaj Ehlers scored, leaving the series tied 1-1 as they head back home.
