Golden Knights survive double overtime, take 2-1 series lead against Hurricanes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights won Game 3 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final 5-4 against the Carolina Hurricanes on June 6, 2026. The match featured a dramatic double overtime finish, marking it as one of the series’ most intense games. Vegas initially struggled, with goals by Mark Stone and Jack Eichel disallowed, but Tomas Hertl eventually opened the scoring early in the second period. Mitch Marner made history with a natural hat trick, achieving the fastest in NHL history at 6:20. The Golden Knights now lead the series 2-1, with Game 4 scheduled for June 8, 2026.
- •Game 3 concluded after double overtime with a final score of 5-4.
- •Vegas leads the series 2-1 against Carolina in the Stanley Cup Final.
- •Mitch Marner set an NHL record for the fastest natural hat trick.
- •Tomas Hertl scored the first goal of the game early in the second period.
- •Game 4 is scheduled for June 8, 2026.
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights regain Finals lead despite late flair for the dramatics
"The only word that could properly describe the 2026 Stanley Cup Final so far would be unhinged and Game 3 was easily the craziest game of a classic series.
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