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Fans Are Going Crazy After Golden Knights' Historic Game-Winner vs. Oilers

Updated May 11, 2025, 5:29 a.m. by Athlon Sports 1 min read
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Reilly Smith scored with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of their second-round series on Saturday night.The game-winning goal came on a shot with the puck deflected off Leon Draisaitls stick and past Oilers netminder Stuart Skinner.Smith's goal tied the latest regulation game-winner in NHL playoff history.The Oilers had tied the game 3-3 with 3:02 left in the third period on a Connor McDavid pass that deflected off Brayden McNabb.William Karlsson gave Vegas a 3-2 lead in the second, following first-period goals from Smith and Nicolas Roy after Edmonton opened with two goals from Corey Perry.Adin Hill made 17 saves for Vegas.

Skinner, starting in place of Calvin Pickard, stopped 20 of 24 shots.A BUZZER BEATER OF ALL BUZZER BEATERS REILLY SMITH WINS IT FOR VEGAS WITH 0.4 SECONDS LEFT IN REGULATION!!! #StanleyCuppic.twitter.com/PZIGMQE1Ba NHL (@NHL) May 11, 2025Edmonton still leads the series 2-1 with Game 4 scheduled for Monday night at Rogers Place before the series returns to Las Vegas for Game 5.Following Smith's stunner, the NHL posted a message on X, labeling the game-winning goal "A BUZZER BEATER OF ALL BUZZER BEATERS " and prompting fan reactions to it.Vegas Golden Knights players celebrate their win against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in game threw at Rogers Place.Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images "Best ever," one user simply put it.Others pointed to Draisaitl's deflection into the net, undoing Edmonton's job through Game 3.Leon Draisaitl what a mistake.

Vegas makes this a series again.

Andy froemel (@FroemelAndy) May 11, 2025"Draisaitl didnt help but that puck should never have even made it towards the goal.

Is Skinner a goalie or a matador? MAF would never""Leon Draisaitl what a mistake.

Vegas makes this a series again.""Draisaitl scores an only goal to give Vegas the 4-3 win with 0:04 left on the clock "Regulation walk-off.

Playoff hockey is crazy, man depressivehacks (@depressivehacks) May 11, 2025Others simply showed their love for the game, giving fans such historic moments."Regulation walk-off.

Playoff hockey is crazy, man ""Hockey is the greatest man""PLAYOFF HOCKEY.""You absolutely love to see it""Playoff hockey is literally goated."I've never been more baffled by a goal in my life Rigos (@RigoVNM) May 11, 2025"INSANE ""Nah thats crazy""Hockey > Everything"Related: Oilers Share Wordless Post After Game 2 Win vs.

Golden Knights.

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