Golden Knights struggle to maintain leads against Hurricanes in Stanley Cup Final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL's leading third-period team this season, faced challenges in Games 2 and 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes. After holding leads, they saw a 2-0 lead slip away in Game 2 and a 4-0 advantage disappear in Game 3, which they eventually won 5-4 in double overtime. The series stands at 2-1 in favor of the Golden Knights, with Game 4 set to take place in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights will need to address their third-period performance to secure a second Stanley Cup in four years.
- •Golden Knights lead the series 2-1 after double overtime win in Game 3.
- •Vegas gave up leads in both Games 2 and 3 against Carolina.
- •Game 4 is scheduled for Las Vegas as part of the Stanley Cup Final.
- •Mitch Marner scored a hat trick in Game 3, a Cup Final record.
- •Teams with a 2-1 series lead in the Final win over 80% of the time.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights were the NHL’s best 3rd-period team until 2 Hurricanes comebacks
"The NHL’s best third-period team this season suddenly can’t hold a lead.
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