If you are searching for the most up-to-date NHL news and NHL scores, you have come to the right place today. The hockey world is completely buzzing this morning after a legendary night of Stanley Cup Final action. Game 3 between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes was an instant classic, delivering everything a hockey fan could possibly want: a multi-goal comeback, shattered records, and a sudden-death double-overtime finish.
Latest NHL News: Golden Knights and Hurricanes Rewrite Record Books
Saturday night in Las Vegas will go down in Stanley Cup Final lore. The Golden Knights secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Hurricanes in double overtime to take a 2-1 series lead, but it was the history-making individual performances that dominated the latest NHL news cycle.
Vegas superstar Mitch Marner cemented his legacy by scoring the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history, needing just 6:10 of ice time to complete the feat. This incredible burst broke the previous record of 6:21, which had been held by Maurice “Rocket” Richard for an astounding 69 years. In the process, Marner also set a new franchise record for points in a playoff year and broke Frank Mahovlich’s legendary 1971 mark for the most playoff points by a player in his first season with a new franchise. Marner also became the first player ever to record four points in a single period during a Cup Final game.
But the Hurricanes refused to roll over. Carolina’s captain Jordan Staal sparked a furious third-period comeback, scoring the final tally in a wild 39-second flurry that erased the Vegas lead and forced overtime. Ultimately, it was original “Golden Misfit” Shea Theodore who played the hero. Theodore buried the game-winning goal in double overtime, assisted by another original Golden Knight, Brayden McNabb, who heroically played nearly 36 minutes in his return to the lineup after a Game 2 injury.
Beyond the incredible on-ice Stanley Cup Final drama, the NHL news wire has been busy with off-ice announcements. Veteran enforcer Milan Lucic has officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 punishing seasons. Known for his physical dominance and intimidating presence, Lucic steps away with a Stanley Cup ring from his time with the Boston Bruins and a fearsome legacy as one of the era’s toughest competitors.
On the NHL awards front, Andrei Vasilevskiy was awarded the Vezina Trophy with a unique assist from a police K-9 unit, while Connor McDavid received an incredible surprise on the golf course when he was presented with the Ted Lindsay Award. Meanwhile, highly touted prospect Gavin McKenna and 89 other draft-eligible players completed their grueling fitness testing at the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine, with McKenna standing out as a top performer ahead of the upcoming draft.
Whether you are tracking prospect development, award winners, or watching the grueling championship series, keeping up with daily NHL news and NHL scores is essential for any die-hard fan.
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