Edmonton still leads the series, but Vegas just reminded everyone they don’t fold — they go all-in.
Let’s be clear: the Golden Knights didn’t just win Game 3 — they rolled the dice, pulled three aces, and left the Oilers wondering what just hit them. Final score: 4-3. Sin City, baby.
Edmonton came in hot, leading the series 2-0 and looking like they were speedrunning to the Conference Final. Then Vegas said, “Not so fast, turbo.” Jack Eichel played like a man who’d just remembered he was in fact that guy — with a silky goal and a playmaker’s swagger.
Connor McDavid did Connor McDavid things — aka physics-breaking rushes and 110% effort even when stuck in traffic on the forecheck. But the Knights played like a full squad of golden retrievers on Red Bull: buzzing, relentless, and somehow everywhere at once.
The Oilers’ defense looked a little more “let’s hug it out” than “let’s clear the crease,” and Vegas took full advantage. A couple of rebound goals later and suddenly, Rogers Place was way too quiet for comfort.
Also, shoutout to Jonathan Marchessault for the sassiest celly of the night — may or may not have taunted the Oilers’ bench with an imaginary poker chip. Icon behavior.
So yes, Edmonton still leads the series 2-1. But Vegas? They just reminded us that you don’t bet against the house on home ice.
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Game 4’s coming. And in the words of every overconfident Vegas tourist: double or nothing, baby.