Shea Theodore scores double OT winner as Golden Knights beat Hurricanes

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Shea Theodore scores double OT winner as Golden Knights beat Hurricanes
Summary

In Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in double overtime. Mitch Marner scored a natural hat trick for Vegas, setting a record for the fastest three goals in a Stanley Cup final. Carolina made a remarkable comeback in the third period, erasing a four-goal deficit to tie the game. Shea Theodore's goal clinched the victory for Vegas, giving them a 2-1 series lead. The teams will have two days off before Game 4 on Tuesday.

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  • Mitch Marner scores a hat trick for Vegas
  • Carolina erases a four-goal deficit
  • Game goes into double overtime
  • Shea Theodore scores the game-winner
  • Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET
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Mitch Marner's hat trick was the focus of Game 3 until the Carolina Hurricanes erased the Vegas Golden Knights' lead. Vegas had the last laugh with Shea Theodore's double-overtime-winner.

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