Golden Knights Complete Three-Goal Comeback in 5-3 Win Over Avalanche
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Key Points:
- The Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead.
- Key contributors included Tomas Hertl, who scored the game-winning goal and earned first star honors, and Mark Stone, who recorded two points and reached 40 playoff goals for Vegas, a franchise record.
- The Golden Knights completed their first-ever three-goal comeback in franchise playoff history and became the 10th team in NHL history to lead a series 3-0 against a Presidents' Trophy winner.
- Goalie Carter Hart made 32 saves, marking his fifth consecutive game with at least 30 saves, helping secure the victory.
- The series continues with Game 4 scheduled for May 26 at T-Mobile Arena, with fans eligible for promotional offers following Vegas wins.