Hurricanes rally but fall to Golden Knights in double overtime of Game 3

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Hurricanes rally but fall to Golden Knights in double overtime of Game 3
Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes lost 5-4 to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, which went to double overtime. After entering the third period down 4-0, the Hurricanes mounted a comeback that forced the extra period but were ultimately stopped by a bad bounce. Coach Rod Brind'Amour and players like Brandon Bussi discussed the challenges faced during the game and expressed resilience for the upcoming matches. As the series moves to Game 4, the Hurricanes remain focused on regrouping despite the tough loss.

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  • Hurricanes fall 5-4 in double overtime to Golden Knights
  • Team trailed 4-0 before rallying in the third period
  • Rod Brind'Amour notes critical mistakes in the second period
  • Brandon Bussi replaced starting goalie and contributed well
  • Series shifts to Game 4 with Hurricanes needing to win to even it up
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  • 6:12 AMYahoo Sports'We Just Dug Too Big A Hole': Brandon Bussi, Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook, Andrei Svechnikov, Rod Brind'Amour On Brutal Game 3 Loss
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A stunning four-goal rally forced double overtime, but a cruel bounce sunk Carolina. The Hurricanes process a heartbreaking defeat that leaves no room for error.

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