The Hurricanes played two solid periods, ending the second period with a 3-1 lead. Carolina entered the third period in poised position to extend this series to a Game 7. This is when Rangers forward Chris Kreider would take over the game.
Kreider would score a natural hat trick in the third with the go-ahead goal coming off a beautiful tipped shot. New York defenceman Ryan Lindgren drove around the Hurricanes goal, then tossed a pass in front, Kreider got body position at the top of the crease and tipped the puck into the net.
Carolina had chances in the third period to put the game out of reach but couldn't convert. The Hurricanes best chance in the third, came when two Rangers players collided allowing Sebastian Aho to skate in all alone on Igor Shesterkin. The Finland native was unsuccessful on his attempt.
