The Stanley Cup Final shifted to Las Vegas for Game 3 with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes knotted at 1-1 after splitting the opening two games in Raleigh.And, as you'd expect from the Golden Knights, this one got started with some theatrics, plus a little help from the city's latest hope at quarterback, who was getting in on the festivities.That's right.Who better to put on siren duty than Raiders draft pick and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza?ZERO BS.
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DOWNLOAD NOW!There was a big surprise when the game got underway: Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb — who took a slapshot straight to the face on Thursday in Game 2 — was in the Vegas lineup, albeit with a full cage.It goes without saying, but hockey players are just built different.The first period was physical but ultimately scoreless, with Carolina getting more offensive opportunities, leading Vegas in shots 7-2.Vegas captain Mark Stone found the back of the net just 36 seconds into the second period; however, it was ruled offside after a Carolina challenge.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM A few minutes later, Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel found the back of the net, but Carolina challenged this goal as well after Vegas' Ivan Barbashev made contact with Canes goalie Frederik Andersen's head.It was another cut-and-dried review that kept a Golden Knights tally off the board.The first penalty of the night was a self-inflicted one, when the Hurricanes were called for too many men, and it didn't take long for Tomas Hertl to make them pay.Then, just moments later — 16 seconds to be exact — Mitch Marner was credited with a goal after Carolina defenseman Sean Walker tipped his shot into the back of his own net.But, hey, those own goals are no fun; Marner wanted to get one the old-fashioned way, which he did.What's that, you want more?Well, Mitch Marner — who is having the playoffs of his life —...