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Mitch Marner scores hat trick as Golden Knights lead Hurricanes in double overtime

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:06 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Mitch Marner scores hat trick as Golden Knights lead Hurricanes in double overtime

Summary

In Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 6, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in double overtime. Mitch Marner recorded the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history, leading Vegas to a 4-0 advantage. Carolina fought back after a challenging start, with goalie Brandon Bussi making key saves after he replaced Frederik Andersen. The game concluded with a fluke goal from Shea Theodore, giving Vegas a 2-1 series lead. The next matchup is set for June 8.

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•Mitch Marner scored a hat trick and an assist for Vegas.
•Brandon Bussi replaced Frederik Andersen in the second period.
•Carolina overcame a 4-0 deficit to force overtime.
•Shea Theodore scored the decisive goal in double overtime.
•Game 4 of the series will take place on June 8.

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6:06 AMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Game 3 winners, losers: Mitch Marner, Brandon Bussi stand out

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Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final gave us another wild game. Here's the winners and losers from the Golden Knights' double-overtime win.
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