NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Odds, Top Scorers, May 26 Schedule

The Carolina Hurricanes scored an overtime-winner for the second straight match to take a 2-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference final on Monday.

Andrei Svechnikov scored his second goal of the playoffs as Carolina outshot the Montreal Canadiens 38-13 in Game 3.

After the Vegas Golden Knights won Game 3 on Sunday, they have a chance to sweep the Colorado Avalanche, win the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl and book a place in the Stanley Cup final on Tuesday.

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This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 6:07 AM.