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Golden Knights win Game 3 against Hurricanes in double overtime

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:24 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Golden Knights win Game 3 against Hurricanes in double overtime

Summary

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in double overtime during Game 3 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. Mitch Marner delivered a historic performance, scoring three goals in a record-setting second period. The game featured both teams' goaltender challenges and a back-and-forth scoring dynamic. Game 3 was crucial for Vegas, as it followed a split in the first two games of the series. The Golden Knights' Shea Theodore scored the winning goal at 5:38 of double overtime, preventing a potential playoff collapse for Vegas.

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Status Watch

•Mitch Marner scores a natural hat trick in the second period.
•Shea Theodore scores the winning goal in double overtime.
•Game 3 was played in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena.
•Carolina's goaltender Frederik Andersen was chased from the net.
•Vegas leads the series 2-1 after this victory.

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4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Vegas Carolina Game 3 Drama Ends In Overtime Victory for Golden Knights

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— Yahoo Sports

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