Stanley Cup final: Vegas win Game 3 in double OT as epic Carolina comeback falls short
Summary
The Vegas Golden Knights won Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final against the Carolina Hurricanes in double overtime, 5-4, after a dramatic comeback by Carolina fell short. Mitch Marner scored the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history, and Shea Theodore scored the winning goal in the second overtime.Key Facts
- Vegas leads the series 2-1 after winning Game 3 in double overtime.
- Shea Theodore scored the winning goal at 5:38 of the second overtime.
- Mitch Marner scored a natural hat trick and had four points in the second period.
- Carolina nearly erased a four-goal deficit but could not complete the comeback.
- Carolina goalie Brandon Bussi made 18 saves after being put in for the third period.
- Carolina has been 6-0 in overtime games this postseason before this loss.
- The teams will play Game 4 after two days off, with Vegas holding a favorable chance at winning the Cup with a 2-1 lead.
- Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb returned to the game after an injury and is considered a key player for their defense.
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