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East Final - Game 3CAR leads series 2-1

Hurricanes top Canadiens in Game 3 with second consecutive OT win

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Grades and takeaways from Hurricanes' Game 3 overtime win

The Hurricanes have a 2-1 series lead after winning in OT. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to Game 4.

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Cole Caufield sets up Lane Hutson perfectly for a Habs goal

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Montreal's go-ahead goal gets overturned 

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Taylor Hall quickly restores the Hurricanes' lead

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Habs fans erupt over Mike Matheson's tying goal 

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Shayne Gostisbehere buries the puck for Carolina 

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