Golden Knights outlast Hurricanes in double overtime to take 2-1 Cup Final lead

Vegas recovered from a four-goal lead by Carolina to win 5-4 in double overtime, with Shea Theodore netting the decisive goal 5:38 into the second OT to give Vegas a 2-1 series edge. Carolina staged a furious rally, scoring three goals in 39 seconds to pull within one and later forcing a second overtime on a six-on-four tally by Andrei Svechnikov with 1:42 remaining. The game also featured several video-review overturns and a goaltender change for Carolina in the third period. The teams head to Las Vegas for Game 4 on Tuesday, with the series history suggesting a strong chance of the Cup winner emerging from a 2-1 lead.