Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead
Summary
The Vegas Golden Knights won a close and exciting hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-4, after two overtime periods in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Despite leading by four goals, the Golden Knights faced a strong comeback from the Hurricanes before winning with a late goal in double overtime.Key Facts
- The game was part of the NHL Stanley Cup Final series, held on June 6, 2026, in Las Vegas.
- The Golden Knights held a four-goal lead going into the third period.
- The Carolina Hurricanes rallied to nearly tie the game, marking a rare comeback attempt in Stanley Cup history.
- Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore scored the winning goal at 5:38 in the second overtime.
- Vegas player Mitch Marner scored four points and set a record for the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history.
- Backup goalie Brandon Bussi replaced the starting goalie for the Hurricanes in the third period.
- The Golden Knights now lead the series 2-1 and have an 80.7% chance historically of winning the Cup when leading 2-1.
- The teams will rest for two days before Game 4, scheduled for Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
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