**Golden Knights' Collapse in Game 2 Leaves Fans Searching for Answers** In a stunning turn of events, the Vegas Golden Knights' dominant start to the Stanley Cup Finals was turned on its head in Game 2, as they surrendered a three-goal lead to the Florida Panthers. The pivotal third period, which saw the Panthers storm back to tie the game, has left fans and analysts alike scratching their heads, wondering how the Golden Knights allowed the momentum to slip through their fingers. As the series now shifts to Florida, the Golden Knights will be looking to regroup and refocus, but the questions surrounding their collapse in Game 2 will linger. Can they bounce back and regain control of the series, or will the Panthers' momentum prove too much to overcome?

How did Game 2 get away from the Golden Knights? Deconstructing the third period  The New York Times