Live updates from NHL Stanley Cup Finals Game 3

Panthers fail to cash in yet again

The Florida Panthers just squandered their third Power Play opportunity.

After going up 1-0 early in the first period it’s now the Vegas Golden Knights who look like the sharper team.

Matthew Tkachuk returns

Matthew Tkachuk has returned to the ice after taking a hit from Keegan Kolesar in the first period.

Florida Power Play

Brandon Hooking has been charged with hooking against Anthony Duclair and the Panthers have received a Power Play.

Get the Puck out of here!

Sergei Bobrovsky has been brilliant tonight so far already saving 11 shots.

This is a much-improved performance after the goalie was benched after letting up four goals in game 2.

Vegas offense awakens

For most of the first period, the Florida Panthers dominated the shots on goal.

But the Golden Knights’ offense has taken over scoring seven shots on goal to the Panthers’ five.

Despite having more shots on goals the game is still tied five minutes into the second period.

Second Period underway

The second period is underway and Vegas has been penalized for tripping as the Florida Panthers have their second Power Play of the game.

Matthew Tkachuk has not returned to the game.

Matthew Tkachuk might be done for the night

Matthew Tkachuk left the ice after taking a hit from Keegan Kolesar and commentators at the end of the first period have not confirmed if he’s returning to the game.

First period complete

The first period has ended and we have a tie game.

Brandon Montour scored a goal after a breakaway from the Panthers early in the period.

With four minutes remaining though Mark Stone smashed a goal and tied up a back-and-forth Game 3.

Florida Panthers 1 Vegas Golden Knights 1

GOAL!

Mark Stone scores on the 4-on-3 Power Play for The Vegas Golden Knights.

This is Stone’s first goal on the road, all his previous goals this postseason have occurred on home ice.

Golden Knights 1 Florida Panthers 1

Both teams earn penalities

It will be four-on-four for the next two minutes as Radko Gudas of the Florida Panthers is charged for cross-checking and William Carrier Boarding is charged for boarding.

Both teams unable to cash in on Power Play

The Florida Panthers lead 1-0 with 5:33 remaining in the first period and have been unable to put the pressure on the Golden Knights.

They earned themselves a Power Play right after they went up 1-0 but were unable to score.

Golden Knights have also squandered their Power Play opportunity late in this period.

Golden Knights Power Play

Vegas has received their first Power Play of the game after Marc Staal of the Florida Panthers is charged with tripping against Jack Eichel.

The Golden Knights have four Power Play goals in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Bruce Cassidy speaks

Bruce is speaking for an in-game interview and says the team needs to be more physical and get behind the Florida Panthers.

The Panthers’ offense has appeared to wake up as they have four shots on goal compared to the Vegas Knights’ one shot.

Power Play Florida

The Panthers have received a Power Play after Vegas’ William Carrier got penalized for high-sticking against Floridas’ Sam Bennett.

Florida are 0-7 on Power Play opportunities during the Stanley Cup Finals.

Florida applying pressure

After Brandon Montour scored a goal for the Panthers they have applied relentless pressure in the Golden Knights zone.

The Panthers have three shots on goal thus far and have won three faceoffs also.

Las Vegas has given the puck away three times already in the first six minutes of play.

GOAL!!!

After a breakaway, Brandon Montour cashes in and scores.

Florida Panthers 1 Vegas Golden Knights 0

15:25 remain in the 1st period.

Puck in benches

The beginning of game three has been hard-hitting and defensive so far.

Florida looks to keep the defensive pressure on the Golden Knights as one of their top defenseman Radko Gudas has returned tonight since being injured.

Here we goo

Game 3 is off!

The Florida Panthers have come out firing and have already fired a shot on the Vegas Golden Knight’s goal.

National Anthem sung

Phillip Phillips, American musician, and singer-songwriter, most known for being the 2012 American Idol winner is singing The star-spangled banner.

Lineups introduced for both teams

The Vegas Golden Knights starters are being introduced to a chorus of boos from the Florida Panthers home crowd.

Next is the lineup introduction for the Florida Panthers to a raucous home crowd.

Dan Marino makes an appearance

Dan Marino is in the building and banging the drum for the Florida Panthers.

This is the first home game in two weeks for the Panthers, as they are looking to secure a win and get back into the series.

Faceoff in 10 minutes

Both the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers are set to clash in Sunrise, Florida for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Follow along as the puck is set to drop in around 10 minutes!

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Two multigoal scorers in Game 2

The Vegas Golden Knights have not let up offensively in the Stanley Cup thus far.

In Monday night’s game, Brett Howden and Jonathan Marchessault both scored twice helping the Knights secure a 7-2 victory.

The Golden Knights scored two or more goals in four out of six periods so far throughout the Stanley Cup and are just completely dominating the Panthers.

The Panthers will have to slow down Jonathan Marchessault if they want a chance to even the series.

Inside the Golden Knights locker room

Here is a sneak peek inside the Las Vegas Golden Knights locker room for tonight as they look to take a commanding 3-0 lead against the Florida Panthers.