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Shea Theodore scores in double overtime for Vegas in Cup Final thriller

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 5:12 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Shea Theodore scores in double overtime for Vegas in Cup Final thriller

Summary

Shea Theodore scored the winning goal 5:38 into double overtime to give Vegas a 5-4 victory over Carolina in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 6. Vegas took a 4-0 lead thanks to Mitch Marner's record-setting hat-trick. Carolina staged a comeback, scoring three goals in 39 seconds to equalize late in the third period. The Golden Knights now lead the best-of-seven series 2-1, with Game 4 set for June 9 in Las Vegas.

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By the Numbers

•Theodore redeemed himself after a penalty led to Carolina's equalizer.
•Marner's hat-trick is the fastest in Stanley Cup Final history at 6:10.
•Carolina scored three quick goals to tie the game in the third period.
•The series continues with Game 4 scheduled for June 9.

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5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Vegas edge wild Stanley Cup Final thriller as records tumble

What they're saying

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Shea Theodore scored the winning goal 5:38 into the second overtime period on Saturday to give Vegas a 5-4 victory over Carolina in one of the wildest games in Stanley Cup Final history.Vegas star Mitch Marner scored the fastest hat-trick in Stanley Cup Final games in only six minutes and 10 seconds as Vegas stormed to a 4-0 lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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