Matthew Knies trade almost happens as NHL playoff drama unfolds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Game 3 of the NHL playoff series features a thrilling comeback by the Hurricanes, who erase a 4-0 deficit against the Knights. Mitch Marner sets a record with the fastest hat-trick in Stanley Cup history. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers are exploring trade options, including Dylan Larkin, as they prepare for the upcoming NHL Draft. The Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies from the Maple Leafs prior to the trade deadline but submitted the trade too late, impacting their pursuit this summer.
- •Game 3 sees Hurricanes comeback from 4-0 down against Knights.
- •Mitch Marner records fastest hat-trick in Stanley Cup history.
- •Flyers eye Larkin as trade target ahead of NHL Draft.
- •Canadiens almost trade for Knies before the deadline.
- •Playoff dynamics shift with each team's potential trade moves.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — PhHN Daily: Flyers Trade Talk; Knies Almost Blockbuster; Game 3 Thriller
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