Carolina Hurricanes

Canes fall to Golden Knights in 2 OT’s in Stanley Cup Final Game 3. Here’s photos from Las Vegas

By Robert Willett
A shot by Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore gets past Carolina Hurricanes goalie to secure a 5-4 double overtime victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
A shot by Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore gets past Carolina Hurricanes goalie to secure a 5-4 double overtime victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes came from behind scoring three goals in less than a minute only to fall to the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in two OT’s.

The Golden Knights now lead the series 2-1.

Here are photos from Saturday’s game. Check back as this gallery is updated.

Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) juggles a puck on his stick during pre-game warm ups ahead of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) juggles a puck on his stick during pre-game warm ups ahead of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Vegas defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) checks Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) to the ice in the first period, as teammates Noah Hanifin (15) and Keegan Kolesar (55) take control of the puck in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Vegas defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) checks Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) to the ice in the first period, as teammates Noah Hanifin (15) and Keegan Kolesar (55) take control of the puck in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) is denied a scoring attempt by Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) as defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) clears the puck, in the first period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) is denied a scoring attempt by Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) as defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) clears the puck, in the first period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) is checked into the boards by Vegas Mark Stone (61) right wing Mark Stone (61) in the first period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) is checked into the boards by Vegas Mark Stone (61) right wing Mark Stone (61) in the first period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Vegas Nic Dowd (26) checks Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) to the ice in the first period, as teammates Noah Hanifin (15) and Keegan Kolesar (55) take control of the puck in the first period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Vegas Nic Dowd (26) checks Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) to the ice in the first period, as teammates Noah Hanifin (15) and Keegan Kolesar (55) take control of the puck in the first period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Vegas center Tomáš Hertl (48) celebrates after scoring on Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen to take a 1-0 lead in the second period during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Vegas center Tomáš Hertl (48) celebrates after scoring on Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen to take a 1-0 lead in the second period during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Vegas right wing Mitch Marner (93) shoots the puck, and scores to take 4-0 over the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Vegas right wing Mitch Marner (93) shoots the puck, and scores to take 4-0 over the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Vegas right wing Mitch Marner (93) reacts after scoring to take 4-0 over the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Vegas right wing Mitch Marner (93) reacts after scoring to take 4-0 over the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (21) clears the puck after a scoring attempt on Frederik Andersen (31) by Vegas center Brett Howden (21) in the second period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes Alexander Nikishin (21) clears the puck after a scoring attempt on Frederik Andersen (31) by Vegas center Brett Howden (21) in the second period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Vegas right wing Mitch Marner (93) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) to take a 3-0 in the second period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Vegas right wing Mitch Marner (93) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) to take a 3-0 in the second period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Vegas ice crew removes hats from the ice after a hat trick by right wing Mitch Marner (93) to take a 4-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
The Vegas ice crew removes hats from the ice after a hat trick by right wing Mitch Marner (93) to take a 4-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Vegas ice crew removes hats from the ice after a hat trick by right wing Mitch Marner (93) to take a 4-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
The Vegas ice crew removes hats from the ice after a hat trick by right wing Mitch Marner (93) to take a 4-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) scores on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to tie the score 4-4 and force overtime in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) scores on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to tie the score 4-4 and force overtime in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) reacts after scoring on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to tie the score 4-4 and force overtime in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) reacts after scoring on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to tie the score 4-4 and force overtime in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) scores on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to cut the Vegas lead to 4-1 in the third period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) scores on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to cut the Vegas lead to 4-1 in the third period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) reacts after scoring on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to cut the Vegas lead to 4-3 in the third period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) reacts after scoring on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to cut the Vegas lead to 4-3 in the third period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) makes a glove save on a scoring attempt by Vegas right wing Mitch Marner (93) in the third period during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Bussi started the third period replacing starter Frederik Andersen.
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) makes a glove save on a scoring attempt by Vegas right wing Mitch Marner (93) in the third period during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Bussi started the third period replacing starter Frederik Andersen. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Vegas center William Karlsson (71) battles with Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis (24) for control of the puck in the first overtime period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Vegas center William Karlsson (71) battles with Carolina Hurricanes right wing Seth Jarvis (24) for control of the puck in the first overtime period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) scores on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to cut the Vegas lead to 4-1 in the third period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) scores on Vegas goalie Carter Hart (79) to cut the Vegas lead to 4-1 in the third period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32), in for starter Frederik Andersen, reclines after making a save in the first overtime period against Vegas in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32), in for starter Frederik Andersen, reclines after making a save in the first overtime period against Vegas in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Vegas players Mitch Marner (93) and William Karlsson (71) celebrate after the game winning goal by Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore (27) to secure a 5-4 double overtime victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Vegas players Mitch Marner (93) and William Karlsson (71) celebrate after the game winning goal by Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore (27) to secure a 5-4 double overtime victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Vegas right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrates with teammate defenseman Shea Theodore after Theodore’s goal in double over time secured a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Vegas right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrates with teammate defenseman Shea Theodore after Theodore’s goal in double over time secured a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) and left wing Jordan Martinook (48) react after a 5-4 double overtime loss to Vegas in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) and left wing Jordan Martinook (48) react after a 5-4 double overtime loss to Vegas in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published June 6, 2026 at 9:25 PM.

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