Mitch Marner sparked the Vegas Golden Knights’ 5‑4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3, netting a second‑period hat‑trick that remains the fastest in Stanley Cup Final history. The winger’s goals pushed the Knights to a 4‑0 lead before the Hurricanes mounted a furious comeback. Carolina’s goalie Frederik Andersen stayed in net until the third period for the series.

Vegas coach John Tortorella shifted defense pairings after Noah Hanifin exited the ice, limiting his minutes to a third‑pairing role. Meanwhile, Brandon Bussi entered for Andersen, stopping nine shots in the final period and seven more in overtime. His calm performance kept Carolina from sealing the game, setting the stage for a dramatic double‑overtime finish in the series lead for.

Shea Theodore’s winner, a puck that bounced off Martinook, Bussi’s equipment, and the net, capped the Knights’ comeback and extended their series advantage to 2‑1. The victory underlines Vegas’s ability to grind out critical moments, while Carolina’s late surge shows the Hurricanes still possess a resilient core. The next matchup will decide if the Knights can sustain their momentum in the series.