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The Golden Knights warrior who played 35:47 in Game 3 after 20-30 stitches for Game 2 puck to face
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It took double overtime, but the Vegas Golden Knights took control of the series against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final. Shea Theodore found the back of the net 5:38 into the second overtime period to win Game 3, 5-4. He was assisted on the goal by Brayden McNabb . There was some concern that Brayden McNabb would miss the game due to an injury from Game 2.
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McNabb not only had the assist on the game winner, but also had an assist earlier in the game, while also playing 35:47, the most of any skater. This led to some high praise from his coach , according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
"I heard the players yelling 'warrior,' but he's more than that," Vegas coach John Tortorella said. "I'm just blown away by how he's gone about his business."
In Game 2, McNabb took an 87-mile-per-hour shot straight to the face. It sent him to the hospital, where he received between 20 and 30 stitches on his face. Less than 48 hours later, and returning from Carolina to Vegas, he was on the ice.
"It was not ideal for sure, but it's part of hockey. That's the way it goes sometimes. It's unfortunate, but I was able to get through it," McNabb said. "When I was at the hospital, there was some doubt for sure. Waking up, I felt OK, and I knew I would have a chance."wea
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McNabb came out to the pre-game skate wearing a cage over his face, something he had not done in nearly 20-years. He also got a massive ovation during the skate and when he was announced in the starting lineup.
"It was pretty cool," McNabb said. "Our fans are awesome. They got our backs, so it was a very cool moment."
Now, McNabb goes down in Vegas lore, not only for his part in the victory , but for overcoming the puck to the face to do it. He will be back for Game 4, hoping to put the Golden Knights up 3-1 in the series on Tuesday night.
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