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Hurricanes even the series: Grades, big questions ...

ESPN · Jun 10, 2026, 4:49 AM

Key takeaways

  • Asking why the Carolina Hurricanes or Vegas Golden Knights feel the need to get a lead at any point before the final 10 seconds of the third period might be one of the greatest philosophical questions of our lifetime
  • The Hurricanes had a pair of two-goal leads before the Golden Knights came back to level the game in the third period.
  • With the series shifting back to Raleigh for Game 5, here's a look at what happened, why it all happened the way it did and what potentially lies ahead the rest of the way.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Asking why the Carolina Hurricanes or Vegas Golden Knights feel the need to get a lead at any point before the final 10 seconds of the third period might be one of the greatest philosophical questions of our lifetime

The Hurricanes had a pair of two-goal leads before the Golden Knights came back to level the game in the third period. That's when the Hurricanes struck twice in the third period for a 5-3 win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Golden Knights on Tuesday to tie the series at 2-2.

With the series shifting back to Raleigh for Game 5, here's a look at what happened, why it all happened the way it did and what potentially lies ahead the rest of the way.

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