Frederik Andersen has started the first 16 games of the postseason for the Carolina Hurricanes, but regular-season hero Brandon Bussi was solid in relief of Andersen in Game 3’s 5-4 double overtime loss.
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6/7/2026, 7:57:34 PM
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) and Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrate after Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore scored against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi (32) during the second overtime in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
By Brian Murphy, WRAL News
Carolina scored four third-period goals to force overtime, but Vegas scored the game winner in double overtime.
This is the fifth Stanley Cup Final over the past 45 years to have each of the first three games decided by a goal. The Vegas Golden Knights lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 after blowing a four-goal lead and beating the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 in double overtime. Vegas’ Brayden McNabb ska…
Conn Smythe favorite Mitch Marner had a natural hat trick in the second period to help Vegas build a four-goal lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in the Golden Knights’ 5-4, double-overtime victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. The 4-0 advantage didn’t last, as Carolina ans…
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