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Vegas Golden Knights win Game 3 over Carolina in double overtime

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights win Game 3 over Carolina in double overtime
Summary

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in double overtime in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 6 at T-Mobile Arena. Shea Theodore scored the game-winning goal at 5:38 of the second overtime, overcoming a blown 4-0 lead by the Golden Knights. Despite their collapse, Vegas took a 2-1 series lead, marking a significant moment in this matchup. Mitch Marner recorded the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history during the game. Both teams have two days off before they meet again in Game 4 on June 9.

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Status Watch
  • •Theodore scored at 5:38 in double overtime.
  • •Vegas led 4-0 before Carolina made a comeback.
  • •Mitch Marner set a record with the fastest hat trick.
  • •Game 4 is scheduled for June 9 in Las Vegas.
  • •Both teams experienced significant lead changes in earlier games.
Latest Updates
  • 6:04 AMESPN — Knights recover in 2OT, outlast Canes in Game 3
  • 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Shea Theodore’s double-OT winner saves Golden Knights after 4-goal collapse and gives them 2-1 lead
  • 4:49 AMThe Guardian Sport — Stanley Cup final: Vegas win Game 3 in double OT as epic Carolina comeback falls short
  • 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in double overtime to take a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final
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Theodore’s 2OT winner gives Vegas 2-1 series lead Hurricanes erase four-goal deficit before falling short Marner records fastest hat trick in Cup final history Shea Theodore scored at 5:38 of the second overtime, avoiding what could have been a potentially devastating loss for the Golden Knights after they blew a four-goal lead, and Vegas beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Saturday night for a 2-1 series lead. Theodore’s goal, which went off goalie Brandon Bussi’s skate, came long after teammate Mitch Marner had the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history. Continue reading...

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Shea Theodore scored at 5:38 of double overtime, avoiding what could have been a potentially devastating loss for the Golden Knights after they blew a four-goal lead, and Vegas defeated the feisty Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Saturday to take a 2-1 series lead.

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Defenseman Shea Theodore was credited with a goal in double overtime, and the Golden Knights recovered from losing a 4-0 lead to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final Saturday night, giving Vegas a 2-1 lead in the series.

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