The Kansas City Mavericks secured a 5-2 win over the Florida Everblades in Game 2 of the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals, extending their series advantage to two victories. The contest unfolded before a standing-room only crowd of 5,768 fans at Cable Dahmer Arena, where the Mavericks' offense surged early and never relented.
A Quick Start
Bobo Carpenter opened the scoring just 17 seconds in, his tenth playoff goal igniting the home crowd. The early strike set the tone for a game that would see Kansas City dominate on the power play.
Power Play Surge
The Mavericks struck three times while Florida was short‑handed, with Carson Gicewicz, Marcus Crawford, and David Cotton each adding a man‑advantage marker. Jake McLaughlin capped the burst with a wraparound goal, his third of the postseason, and Jackson Jutting contributed another power‑play tally.
A Response
Florida answered in the final period when Jesse Lansdell slipped a goal past the Kansas City netminder, providing a brief spark for the Everblades, but the damage had already been done.
Looking Ahead
The series now shifts to Estero, Florida, where Game 3 is slated for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Hertz Arena. The Everblades will look to rally on home ice, while Kansas City aims to close out the series with another commanding performance.