Game 3's eight-goal chaos keeps over 5.5 goals very playable for Game 4

The NHL's official schedule confirms Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas, and the strongest angle still sits with the total: over 5.5 goals.

The series keeps giving the same evidence. NHL.com's official Game 3 recap confirms Vegas beat Carolina 5-4 in double overtime despite blowing a four-goal lead in the third period. That followed a 5-4 result in Game 1 and a 4-3 overtime game in Game 2. Through three Finals games, this matchup has produced 25 goals and repeated stretches where momentum breaks open quickly.

There is no reason to force a side when the rhythm is this loud. Both teams are generating enough offense, enough special-teams tension and enough late-game volatility to keep the totals market front and center. Over 5.5 goals remains the practical Stanley Cup Final play.