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Mitch Marner Did Something Maple Leafs Fans Never Got to See

Mitch Marner Did Something Maple Leafs Fans Never Got to See

There are some nights in hockey when statistics stop looking like statistics and start looking like history. Saturday night was one of those nights for former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / June 7

VGK’s Offense Exploding Through Three Stanley Cup Final Games

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) Last night, Golden Knights fans may have witnessed one of the sport’s greatest games. Game 3 had everything.

Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / June 7
4 Takeaways From Golden Knights’ Rollercoaster Game 3 Victory

4 Takeaways From Golden Knights’ Rollercoaster Game 3 Victory

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in overtime of Game 3 in both dramatic and historic fashion. Tomas Hertl, Mitch Marner, and Shea Theodore scored for Vegas, while Carter Hart made 29 saves on 33 shots.

John Tortorella News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 7
Golden Knights’ John Tortorella calls out ‘weird’ media response to controversial calls

Golden Knights’ John Tortorella calls out ‘weird’ media response to controversial calls

The Vegas Golden Knights survived what was nearly an unthinkable collapse on Saturday night, taking Game 3 from the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in double overtime.

Mitch Marner News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz
Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 7
The Golden Knights warrior who played 35:47 in Game 3 after 20-30 stitches for Game 2 puck to face

The Golden Knights warrior who played 35:47 in Game 3 after 20-30 stitches for Game 2 puck to face

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Mitch Marner News / Field Level Media / June 7
Mitch Marner (hat trick), Knights hold off Canes in 2OT for series lead

Mitch Marner (hat trick), Knights hold off Canes in 2OT for series lead

LAS VEGAS -- Shea Theodore scored at 5:38 of the second overtime and Mitch Marner recorded the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup history in the second period as the Vegas Golden Knights recovered from blowing a 4-0 third-period lead to edge the Carolina Hurricanes in a wild 5-4 victory in Game 3 on Saturday night.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / June 7
Marner’s Historic Hat Trick Helps Golden Knights Take 2-1 Series Lead

Marner’s Historic Hat Trick Helps Golden Knights Take 2-1 Series Lead

The 2026 Stanley Cup Final delivered one of the wildest games in recent memory on Saturday night, as Mitch Marner etched his name into NHL history before the Carolina Hurricanes mounted a record-breaking comeback that ultimately fell short in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Shea Theodore News / Dice City Sports / June 7
Theodore ends 2OT chaos as Knights beat Canes 5-4 in Game 3

Theodore ends 2OT chaos as Knights beat Canes 5-4 in Game 3

The Vegas Golden Knights had a historic night, almost turned it into a nightmare, then found a way out. Shea Theodore scored at 5:38 of double overtime Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena, lifting the Golden Knights to a wild 5-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 7
Winners, losers from Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final

Winners, losers from Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights avoid historic collapse with OT win

The 2026 Stanley Cup Final delivered another classic game on Saturday night, with the Vegas Golden Knights picking up a 5-4 double-overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes to take a 2-1 series lead. 

Mitch Marner records fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history
John Tortorella doubles down on controversial challenge that backfired
Winners, losers from Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
Assessing trade destinations for Red Wings center Dylan Larkin
Ivar Stenberg dreams of being drafted by Maple Leafs
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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
 The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
 The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
 The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
Mitch Marner News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Mitch Marner pulls off a historically absurd hat trick in the Stanley Cup Final

Mitch Marner pulls off a historically absurd hat trick in the Stanley Cup Final

Many NHL players finish their careers without scoring a hat trick. Mitch Marner, on the other hand, needed just a little over six minutes in a period to light the lamp three times.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 6
Golden Knights’ Mark Stone, Jack Eichel goals disallowed after Hurricanes challenges

Golden Knights’ Mark Stone, Jack Eichel goals disallowed after Hurricanes challenges

Fans at T-Mobile Arena were incensed early in the second period of Game 3 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, as the Vegas Golden Knights had not one but two straight goals called off thanks to a pair of successful challenges by the Carolina Hurricanes.

Brayden McNabb News / Daily Faceoff / June 6
Golden Knights’ Brayden McNabb returns for Game 3 after trip to hospital

Golden Knights’ Brayden McNabb returns for Game 3 after trip to hospital

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was back in the lineup Saturday night for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes after taking a puck to the face and being forced to go to a hospital during Game 2.

John Tortorella News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 6
John Tortorella opens up about ‘pretty cool’ run coaching Golden Knights

John Tortorella opens up about ‘pretty cool’ run coaching Golden Knights

In late March, the Vegas Golden Knights surprised fans everywhere by announcing that head coach Bruce Cassidy, who led them to the 2023 Stanley Cup, had been relieved of his duties.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 6
Golden Knights’ John Tortorella refuses to provide Brayden McNabb Game 3 update

Golden Knights’ John Tortorella refuses to provide Brayden McNabb Game 3 update

The Vegas Golden Knights are preparing for their first home Stanley Cup Final game in three years, and they are hoping to have one of the most important players on the roster available for the critical tilt.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 5
3 Takeaways From Golden Knights’ 4-3 OT Game 2 Loss

3 Takeaways From Golden Knights’ 4-3 OT Game 2 Loss

Throughout these playoffs, the Vegas Golden Knights have surprised their opponents with multi-goal comebacks to win games. Well, the Carolina Hurricanes stunned the Golden Knights on Thursday night in a 4-3 overtime loss in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Brayden McNabb News / Field Level Media / June 5
Vegas D Brayden McNabb will travel after puck to face

Vegas D Brayden McNabb will travel after puck to face

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb will travel home with the team after being struck in the face by a puck in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night, coach John Tortorella confirmed Friday.

John Tortorella News / NHL Trade Talk / June 5
Tortorella’s Massive Mistake Costs Carolina Game 2 in Stanley Cup Final

Tortorella’s Massive Mistake Costs Carolina Game 2 in Stanley Cup Final

Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella is standing firm after challenging a potential Vegas goal in the Stanley Cup Final, telling reporters he’d make the same call “10 out of 10 times.” He was clearly frustrated after the overtime loss, giving only short one or two-word answers to almost every question except that one.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5
John Tortorella doubles down on challenge that backfired

John Tortorella doubles down on controversial challenge that backfired

Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella made a potentially seismic decision late in the third period of Game 2.

Winners, losers from Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes storm back to tie series
Fine print in Bruce Cassidy's contract is why Oilers won't get interview
Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen
Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Larkin
Four teams that could land Larkin in a blockbuster trade
Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies at NHL trade deadline
Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / June 4
Success of the Golden Knights Has Contributed to the Growth of Youth Hockey in Las Vegas

Success of the Golden Knights Has Contributed to the Growth of Youth Hockey in Las Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights’ on-ice success in the NHL is driving increased interest in youth hockey across the Mojave Desert, with more children participating and families organizing their schedules around the sport.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4
Fine print in Bruce Cassidy's contract is why Oilers won't get interview

Fine print in Bruce Cassidy's contract is why Oilers won't get interview

According to a few sources, including NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, Bruce Cassidy’s contract is one that was unique to the coach and why the Vegas Golden Knights are getting away with not granting permission for Cassidy to interview with other teams.

Bruce Boudreau takes parting shot at outgoing Canucks management group
Jack Eichel feels Mitch Marner was treated unfairly in Toronto
The 'NHL Jack Adams Award winners' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3
Hurricanes’ top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Hurricanes’ top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Shellshock wouldn’t be the right word. It’s not as if the Carolina Hurricanes were blown out of their own barn 6-0 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Winners, losers from Game 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl plays hero
The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3
Golden Knights took advantage of Hurricanes’ systems in Game 1

Golden Knights took advantage of Hurricanes’ systems in Game 1

A late third-period goal from Tomas Hertl helped the Vegas Golden Knights win 5-4 over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Tuesday night.

Winners, losers from Game 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl plays hero
Good habits – and good advice – ended Hertl’s slump and made him a Stanley Cup hero
The 'Stanley Cup captains since 2000' quiz
Eric Staal News / Dice City Sports / June 3
Summit Club hat sparks Vegas buzz after Canes troll

Summit Club hat sparks Vegas buzz after Canes troll

Eric Staal was in the building to hype up the Carolina Hurricanes for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Instead, Vegas fans fixated on his hat. Staal was photographed wearing a Summit Club hat, a logo Las Vegas locals recognize as tied to Summerlin’s ultra-exclusive golf and residential scene.

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