Nick Sammons was the lone scorer for the Hawks and Exeter lost 7-1 to Dorchester. The Hawks still lead the best-of-seven Yeck Divison Championship final 2-1.
The Dolphins were led by Dylan Van Dusen and Griffin Sinden with a pair of goals each. Brody Smith set up three of the Dolphins goals and Ryan Root scored and had an assist.
The Hawks gave the Dolphins 12 power play opportunities and Dorchester capitalized on three of them.
Game 4 is tomorrow night in Exeter at 8:30 p.m.