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Stanley Cup Final notebook: Hurricanes respond well when adversity strikes
Eric Francis
When the Hurricanes suffer what appears to be a devastating blow, they tend to counter back. They'll need to do it again in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Golden Knights embrace spotlight as Cup Final chaos captivates Vegas
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Brayden McNabb’s gutsy return inspires Golden Knights teammates
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No one knew if Brayden McNabb would play in Game 3. Not his teammates. Not his coaches. Not even McNabb himself. But when the puck dropped, McNabb didn’t just play, he dominated.
Marner dominates as Golden Knights, Hurricanes rewrite record books in Game 3
Eric Francis
The Hurricanes were the better team in three of the first four periods, but Mitch Marner was better than everyone. And that was the difference in a chaotic, legendary Game 3.
Stanley Cup Final Game 3 notebook: Golden Knights 'comfortable' as series heads home
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Golden Knights' Howden providing premium scoring at bargain-basement price
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No one has scored more this spring than the 13 he’s piled up through 18 games. Not the superstars. Not the usual suspects. Him.
Tortorella challenge steals spotlight, but didn't cost Golden Knights Game 2
Eric Francis
As much ink as there will be spilled over John Tortorella's failed challenge, it wasn't the reason the Golden Knights now find themselves tied 1-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. Eric Francis explains why.
Stanley Cup Final Game 2 notebook: Marner doing 'anything he can' to win
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Shea Theodore's evolution powering Golden Knights in playoffs
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After making a mistake mere seconds into Game 1 that would have crushed the younger version of himself, Shea Theodore didn't just settle down. He took over.