Vegas Golden Knights defeat Carolina team 5-4 in double overtime

The visiting team scored four unanswered goals in the second period before the home side responded with three goals in 39 seconds during Game 3 of the series. Two goals were disallowed earlier in the period for offside and goaltender interference. The visiting team then scored on a power play, a deflection, a turnover-created chance, and a shot from the faceoff circle.

Third-period rally and overtime The home team scored three times in 39 seconds early in the third period. A delay-of-game penalty late in regulation allowed the home side to tie the score on the power play. The game remained tied through the first overtime period. The winning goal came in double overtime when a shot deflected off a player and the goaltender's equipment.

Series situation The visiting team leads the series 2-1.

Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday. The home team's top-six forwards recorded limited production in the game. The visiting team entered the contest averaging the second-most goals per game among playoff teams.