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Golden Knights outlast Hurricanes in dramatic Game 3 overtime victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:43 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Golden Knights outlast Hurricanes in dramatic Game 3 overtime victory

Summary

The Vegas Golden Knights secured a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, played on June 6. Vegas held a significant lead but saw Carolina stage a comeback with three goals in 39 seconds to tie the game. Mitch Marner scored a natural hat trick for the Golden Knights, setting a record for the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history. Shea Theodore scored the game-winning goal in overtime, contributing to the Golden Knights' series lead of 2-1. The teams will meet again soon as the series continues.

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By the Numbers

•Vegas leads the series 2-1 after the overtime win.
•Mitch Marner scored a hat trick, breaking a 69-year-old record.
•Carolina rallied to tie the game with three quick goals in the third period.
•Shea Theodore scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
•The next game in the series is forthcoming.

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6:43 AMYahoo Sports — No Lede is Safe: 3 Takeaways from Resilient, Dramatic Golden Knights Game 3 Overtime Win

What they're saying

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Between Games 2 and 3 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, professional wrestler and viral black magic guru Danhausen put a curse on the Carolina Hurricanes. This curse came in the form of a Cameo, so the validity of the hex is up for debate, but the Vegas Golden Knights certainly played like a team aided by a supernatural entity.
— Yahoo Sports

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