Vegas defeats Carolina 5-4 in double overtime in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, with Mitch Marner scoring an NHL record-setting hat trick in 6 minutes, 10 seconds. The three goals come early in the game sequence and set a fast pace that shapes one of the most eventful contests in Final history. After Vegas takes the lead, Carolina responds with a significant comeback that forces extra time, turning the game into a back-and-forth battle. The match ultimately extends through regulation and a first overtime period, before Vegas wins again in the second overtime. The victory gives the Golden Knights a 2-1 lead in the best-of series. The game is played at Vegas, where the home crowd witnesses multiple dramatic swings and a series-defining result. Across coverage, sources highlight the combined impact of Marner’s record and Carolina’s late surge, followed by Vegas finishing the win in double overtime.