Golden Knights win in double overtime to lead Cup Final 2-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 5:18 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in double overtime during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 6 at T-Mobile Arena. The Knights initially led 4-0 thanks to a quick hat trick from Mitch Marner. However, the Hurricanes mounted a significant comeback, scoring four goals in the final period to tie the game. The Knights secured the win with a fortunate bounce off Shea Theodore's shot in double overtime. They now lead the best-of-seven series 2-1, with Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday in Las Vegas.
- •Vegas led 4-0 before Carolina scored four goals to tie.
- •Mitch Marner scored the fastest hat trick in Cup Final history.
- •A bounce off the wall led to the game-winning goal.
- •Game 4 is set for June 9 at T-Mobile Arena.
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights were the NHL's best 3rd-period team until 2 Hurricanes comebacks
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights beat Hurricanes in 2OTs, take 2-1 Stanley Cup lead
"The NHL's best third-period team this season suddenly can't hold a lead. Vegas paid for it in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Carolina and barely escaped after an even more improbable Hurricanes comeback in Game 3. The Golden Knights' 5-4 double-overtime victory Saturday night put them two wins from their second Stanley Cup in four years.
"The Vegas Golden Knights surrendered a 4-0 lead, but got a lucky bounce for a double-overtime game-winning goal in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 11:20 PMGolden Knights were the NHL's best 3rd-period team until 2 Hurricanes comebacks
The NHL's best third-period team this season suddenly can't hold a lead. Vegas paid for it in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Carolina and barely escaped after an even more improbable Hurricanes comeback in Game 3. The Golden Knights' 5-4 double-overtime victory Saturday night put them two wins from their second Stanley Cup in four years.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 5:18 AMGolden Knights beat Hurricanes in 2OTs, take 2-1 Stanley Cup lead
The Vegas Golden Knights surrendered a 4-0 lead, but got a lucky bounce for a double-overtime game-winning goal in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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