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Stanley Cup final: Vegas win Game 3 in double OT as epic Carolina comeback falls short

The Guardian Sport Sunday 07 June 2026, 04:49 UTC By Agencies 1 min read
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Theodore’s 2OT winner gives Vegas 2-1 series leadHurricanes erase four-goal deficit before falling shortMarner records fastest hat trick in Cup final historyShea 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...

  • 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.

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