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. Vegas paid for it in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Carolina and barely escaped after an even more improbable Hurricanes comeback in Game 3. The Golden Knights' 5-4 double-overtime victory Saturday night put them two wins from their second Stanley Cup in four years.