Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

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Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Dan Benton | Last updated May 15, 2026 8:09 AM ET

Mitch Marner opened Game 6 with one of the most dazzling goals of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Just 62 seconds in, the Vegas winger received a breakout pass from William Karlsson and entered the Anaheim zone with speed.

As Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe closed in for a check, Marner stopped short at the top of the crease. He froze goaltender Lukas Dostal, pulled the puck between his legs, and roofed a backhand shot for his seventh postseason goal.

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“I just tried to make a move and Dostal had me covered, I thought, on the backhand,” Marner said, via ESPN. “So I tried to do that move. Lucky enough, it worked out.”

The spectacular tally set the tone for a commanding first period. Vegas built a 3-0 lead, with Marner adding a shorthanded assist on Brett Howden’s goal.

The Knights went on to win 5-1, eliminating the Ducks 4-2 and advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2023.

Now leading the NHL playoffs with 18 points in 12 games, Marner’s performance capped a strong resurgence since joining Vegas. His early heroics helped silence past playoff doubts while powering the Knights forward.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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