Reilly Smith's dramatic goal with just 0.4 seconds left on the clock led the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3. After initially being ruled no goal, a review confirmed the puck hit the back of the net, allowing Vegas to avoid a significant series deficit. The Golden Knights had to rally from a 2-0 first-period deficit, and Smith's late winner came after the Oilers tied the game in the third period. This win is critical as it gives the Knights momentum heading into Game 4.
From my angle, it seemed like it hit the middle bar, but it came out so fast I wasn't really sure if the time expired. And then I take a peek at the ref, and he's telling me, 'It didn't go in,' so just fortunate we were able to get something with time running down there.
The Golden Knights were forced to come from behind in the game after Corey Perry struck twice for the Oilers to put Edmonton up 2-0 in the first period.
Smith's goal allowed the Golden Knights to avoid another overtime period against the Oilers after McDavid and Draisaitl combined on a goal to win Game 2 in the first sudden-death frame.
Per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Smith's goal was the third-latest regulation game-winner in NHL playoff history.
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