RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights looks even in a lot of ways, with very little margin for error.
After Saturday night, Vegas leads the series 2-1. The action resumes Tuesday night for Game 4 in Las Vegas.
All games begin at 8 p.m. and can be seen on ABC11.
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Jordan Staal found the puck loose in front of the goal and knocked it in on a Canes power play to make it a 3-1 game with under eight minutes in the opening period.
The captain's goal was assisted by Shayne Gostisbehere and Sebastian Aho and restored the Canes' two-goal cushion.
After Brandon Bussi made several tremendous saves to keep Vegas off the board, he finally gave one up to Mark Stone after a beautiful pass from Shea Theodore left Stone alone against the Canes netminder.
The Hurricanes lead 2-1 with 11:20 left in a fast-paced first period.
Jackson Blake scored just as a Carolina power play ended to give the Hurricanes a 2-0 lead in Las Vegas.
Blake's goal was unassisted.
The Hurricanes look to be playing with more energy and intensity early compared to Game 3.
The Carolina Hurricanes are on the board quickly in Las Vegas.
Logan Stankoven beat Carter Hart with just 1:06 gone in the first period to put the Canes on top.
Jalen Chatfield and Jackson Blake with the assists.
