Overview

• Reilly Smith scored the game-winning goal for the Vegas Golden Knights as the final buzzer sounded, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in Game 3.
• The Golden Knights now lead the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series 2-1, with the Oilers needing a Game 4 win to even the series.
• Connor McDavid tied the game at 3-3 with under three minutes remaining, but Edmonton's late rally fell short.
• Leon Draisaitl recorded two assists for the Oilers but inadvertently pushed the puck into his own net during a defensive effort.
• In the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes took a 2-1 series lead over the Washington Capitals with a commanding 4-0 Game 3 victory.