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

The Vegas Golden Knights, who were the NHL's best third-period team this season, have struggled to hold late leads against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final. After losing Game 2 to a Hurricanes comeback, Vegas narrowly escaped in Game 3 with a 5-4 double-overtime victory on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The win puts the Golden Knights two victories away from the Stanley Cup championship.