The Stanley Cup Final has been nothing short of exciting, and the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are back in action Saturday night for Game 3. After two one-goal games to open the series, including an overtime thriller in Game 2, the series shifts to Vegas tied at one game apiece.
Game 1 delivered a back-and-forth battle, with the Golden Knights scoring late to steal a win in Carolina and hand the Hurricanes just their second loss of the NHL Playoffs. Carolina responded with some late-game heroics of its own in Game 2, scoring three goals in the third period to take a 3-2 lead before Vegas tied the game with 1:21 remaining in regulation to force overtime. Facing a potential 0-2 series deficit and the loss of home-ice advantage, 24-year-old Seth Jarvis delivered the game-winning power-play goal in overtime to even the series and send Hurricanes fans home happy.
Although the Golden Knights have played exceptionally well throughout the postseason, the only other time Carolina lost a game in these playoffs, the Hurricanes responded by winning the next four to eliminate Montreal. Carolina will look to do the same, but Vegas has the advantage of hosting the next two games and will try to tilt the series back in its favor.
Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game 3 Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists Game 3 as about as evenly matched as possible, with both teams sitting at the same moneyline price:
- Moneyline: Golden Knights -110, Hurricanes -110
- Puck Line: Golden Knights -1.5 (+200), Hurricanes +1.5 (-300)
- Total (Goals): Over 5.5 (-120), Under 5.5 (+100)
Following their comeback overtime win in Game 2, the Hurricanes are once again the betting favorites to win the Stanley Cup at -145 odds.
Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Picks & Predictions for Game 3
Back-and-forth action, 16 total goals, and an overtime game are what the Stanley Cup Final has delivered through the first two contests. If you’re looking to add another layer of excitement to the action, be sure to check out the Stats Hub at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for hockey betting insights and recent player and team trends.
Once you dive into the Stats Hub, you’ll find picks like the one below:
Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Best Bet: Shayne Gostisbehere Over 0.5 Points
Despite being a defenseman, Shayne Gostisbehere has long been known for his offensive ability. The veteran recorded just two points, both assists in a single game, through Carolina’s first 10 playoff games, but he has since recorded at least one point in each of his last five contests.
Gostisbehere tallied two assists in Game 2, setting up Jordan Staal’s go-ahead goal in the third period and Seth Jarvis’ overtime winner. It marked his third multi-point game of the postseason, with all three featuring two assists.
During his current five-game point streak, Gostisbehere has also scored three goals, including the game-tying goal in Game 1 that made it 4-4 midway through the third period before Tomáš Hertl scored the eventual game-winner for Vegas. He may not be the biggest offensive name in the series, but he has the hot hand right now, and getting plus money on his points line is difficult to ignore.
- Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game 3 Player Prop Pick: Shayne Gostisbehere Over 0.5 Points (+110)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for CAR-VGK
With so much scoring through the first two games, player prop markets are drawing plenty of attention heading into Game 3:
- Pavel Dorofeyev – Goals Over 0.5
- Frederik Andersen – Saves Over 21.5
- Jack Eichel – First Goalscorer Yes
- Jack Eichel – Goals Over 0.5
- Seth Jarvis – Goals Over 0.5
Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game Info
- 📍 Where: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV
- 📅 Date: Saturday, June 6
- ⏰ Puck Drop: 8:00 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: ABC
- 🏒 Series: 1-1
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