Golden Knights were the NHL's best 3rd-period team until 2 Hurricanes comebacks

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in double overtime in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday, June 7, 2026, putting them two wins away from their second Stanley Cup championship in four years. Despite being the NHL's best third-period team this season, Vegas has struggled to hold leads, surrendering comebacks to Carolina in both Game 2 and Game 3. Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday in Las Vegas.