Hurricanes rally from four-goal deficit before losing in double overtime
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:03 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
In Game 3 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, the Carolina Hurricanes staged a dramatic comeback against the Vegas Golden Knights. After trailing 4-0, the Hurricanes scored four goals in the third period to tie the game, including three in a 39-second span. The contest extended to double overtime, where the Golden Knights secured a 5-4 win with a goal that deflected off multiple players. The game featured a record-setting performance from Mitch Marner, who scored three goals in just over six minutes. The series continues with Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday.
- •Carolina scored four goals in the third period to tie the game.
- •Mitch Marner recorded a hat trick, fastest in Cup Final history.
- •Vegas won with a deflected goal in double overtime.
- •Game 4 between the teams is set for Tuesday.
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Craziest Game in Stanley Cup History: Hurricanes Lose in Double OT, but Not From Lack of Effort
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