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Hurricanes top Canadiens in Game 3 with second consecutive OT win
Grades and takeaways from Hurricanes' Game 3 overtime win
The Hurricanes have a 2-1 series lead after winning in OT. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to Game 4.
Cole Caufield sets up Lane Hutson perfectly for a Habs goal
Montreal's go-ahead goal gets overturned
Taylor Hall quickly restores the Hurricanes' lead
Habs fans erupt over Mike Matheson's tying goal
Shayne Gostisbehere buries the puck for Carolina
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Kevin Weekes: The Golden Knights bend but don't break
Another comeback win for the cardiac Knights: Grades, big questions after an epic Game 3
Vegas is now up 3-0 heading into Game 4. Here's how it all went down, and how it impacts the rest of the series.
ALL ABOUT THE CANADIENS
Montreal is THE place to be in the sporting world right now
Montreal in May 2026 is proving a monthlong revival of Habs fans' hopes and dreams.
How the Canadiens mastered the art of 'bouncing forward'
Montreal is seven wins from the Stanley Cup thanks to contributions up and down the lineup.
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Bam poses with A'ja Wilson at Golden Knights game, clarifies Panthers fandom
A photo of the couple wearing Vegas jerseys in the crowd surfaced and prompted a reaction from the Panthers.
BREAKING DOWN PLAYOFFS MVP FIELD
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup playoffs MVP after Round 2?
Four teams remain alive in the postseason, with several legit candidates for playoff MVP.
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Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Sabres, Ducks and every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 3 of East final
— Andrei Svechnikov scored at 14:06 of overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final.
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- U.S. beats Hungary to stay alive at hockey worlds
- 5 unanswered goals fuel Vegas victory in Game 3
- 'Great to be back': Stone returns, scores in win
- 📸 Bam catches heat after Golden Knights game
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