Vegas defeated Carolina 5-4 in double overtime in Game 3 after trailing in the third period.
Series So Far
Vegas opened the series with a 5-4 road win in Game 1 on Carolina ice. Carolina responded in Game 2 with a 4-3 overtime victory, their only win through three contests. In Game 3, Carolina traveled to Vegas and fell 5-4 in double overtime, giving the Golden Knights a 2-1 series advantage.
The three games produced 25 total goals, with four decided after regulation or in extra frames. Vegas scored the game-winning goal in both of its victories during overtime periods.
Path to Game 4
Game 4 tips off at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 9, at Vegas home ice. A win would give the Golden Knights a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 on June 11 in Carolina. The schedule lists potential Games 6 and 7 for June 14 and June 17 if the series extends.
Vegas has now won two of three meetings, including both overtime decisions. Carolina’s sole victory came in a single-overtime home contest.
Momentum and Schedule
The 2-1 lead marks the first time either team has held series advantage. All remaining games start at 8 p.m. ET, with three potential contests at Carolina if necessary.
Vegas has outscored opponents 13-12 across the first three games while securing both of its wins on the road or in hostile territory before returning home.
Game 4 on June 9 at 8 p.m. ET will determine if Vegas can take a commanding 3-1 series lead back to Raleigh for Game 5 on June 11.
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