Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth ***** ysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Carolina Hurricanes in this pivotal Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
It’s Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final that features in our NHL predictions. The Carolina Hurricanes were almost left for dead after two-and-a-half periods. However, the Canes rallied against the Vegas Golden Knights to take the lead. However, the Knights forced overtime with a late goal from captain Mark Stone.
Despite losing momentum, Seth Jarvis scored just under four minutes into overtime to help the Hurricanes complete the comeback. Carolina tied the series despite trailing most of the way, and things are even heading to Sin City.
Momentum is on Carolina’s side, but Vegas has looked like the much better team in the first two games of the series. This all leads to a critical third game in this year’s Stanley Cup Final.