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Marner, shedding Cup critiques, scores hat trick

ESPN · May 9, 2026, 6:57 AM

Key takeaways

  • Mitch Marner scored a natural hat trick in a four-point Game 3 performance, fueling the Vegas Golden Knights to a 6-2 win and a 2-1 series lead over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.
  • In the process, Marner continued to answer criticism about being a Stanley Cup disappointment that has dogged him for years.
  • "I think he's hell of a hockey player," said Vegas coach John Tortorella.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Mitch Marner scored a natural hat trick in a four-point Game 3 performance, fueling the Vegas Golden Knights to a 6-2 win and a 2-1 series lead over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.

In the process, Marner continued to answer criticism about being a Stanley Cup disappointment that has dogged him for years.

"I think he's hell of a hockey player," said Vegas coach John Tortorella. "I think he's very confident in what he brings. People give him s--- all the time about playoffs and this and that. I don't think it bothers him a lick. He just plays."

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