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Mitch Marner’s reaction to massive Game 3 performance for Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights skated past the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Golden Knights winger Mitch Marner had a huge game, as Vegas won 6-2.

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VGK’s Commitment To Shot Blocking Has Changed The Tenor Of The Series

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) Desperation is a word that’s used frequently this time of year in the NHL. There’s a fine line between it and panic, and the Golden Knights walked it perfectly in Game 3.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 9

Marner hat trick lifts Golden Knights, takes 2-1 lead

Mitch Marner did not just change Game 3. He pulled it back into Vegas’ control and kept it there. Marner had a natural hat trick and four points Friday as the Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 at Honda Center.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

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Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / May 9

Mitch Marner’s Hat Trick, and Crushing Old Maple Leafs Playoff Numbers

Mitch Marner had 13 goals in nine seasons of playoff hockey with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In just nine games with the Vegas Golden Knights, he has six goals.

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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 / May 9

Mitch Marner's hat trick gives Golden Knights 2-1 edge on Ducks

Mitch Marner posted his first career playoff hat trick in a four-point outing as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights thumped the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Friday to take a two-games-to-one lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

How has Mitch Marner fit with the Golden Knights?

When Mitch Marner joined the Vegas Golden Knights last summer, his success was always going to be about the playoffs. He’s consistently performed in the regular season, but found himself on the wrong side of Toronto Maple Leafs fans when he would go quiet in key games.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

What changes do Golden Knights need to make for Game 3?

As the Pacific Division Final continues, the top seed is looking for answers as the series shifts venues for the first time. The Vegas Golden Knights are in Orange County for a crucial third game of their second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / May 8

Three Golden Knights Sitting On The Sidelines Could Make Impact VGK Badly Need

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) Through two games in this Second Round series against the Anaheim Ducks, the Golden Knights have struggled to grab hold of the balance of play.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / May 7

1st Periods Haven’t Been Pretty But Aren’t Burying Golden Knights

(Credit: NHL.com) Last night, the Golden Knights fell to the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 in Game 2. As the series shifts to Southern California for Games 3 and 4, Vegas will need to address their lack of early game scoring.

William Karlsson News / Dice City Sports / May 7

Dave Portnoy Places $100,000 Bet on the Golden Knights to Win the Stanley Cup

Barstool Sports founder and high-roller Dave Portnoy placed a $100,000 wager on the Las Vegas Golden Knights to win the Stanley Cup. It’s not unusual for Dave Portnoy to make headlines with massive sports bets.

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NHL News / Dice City Sports / May 7

Golden Knights waste perfect PK as Ducks even series

The Golden Knights did not lose Game 2 in the first period, even if it felt that way early. Anaheim had three power plays in the opening 20 minutes, including Jack Eichel’s double minor, yet generated only three shots during those chances.

John Tortorella News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7

John Tortorella’s true feelings on ‘concern level’ after Game 2 Ducks loss

The Vegas Golden Knights won Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. However, the Golden Knights expressed some concern with their play in the opening game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot for Sabres

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Wednesday night with the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both picking up wins. Let's dig a little deeper into both of those games and pick out the biggest winners and losers from the night.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / May 6

Inside The VGK PK That’s Dominating In The Postseason

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) Special teams has been a major reason for the Golden Knights’ success through the first seven games of this postseason.

Las Vegas Emerges as a Global Model for Sports Development

Las Vegas is reinforcing its position as a global center by integrating events, teams, and tourism within a citywide system. This system is supported by investment and a long-term growth strategy.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Should Vegas’ Game 1 winner been called back for icing?

The Anaheim Ducks were furious over the Vegas Golden Knights’ game-winning goal in Game 1 Monday night. With the game tied 1-1, officials didn’t call what

Ivan Barbashev News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev’s immediate reaction to Game 1 winner vs. Ducks

The Vegas Golden Knights took Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Anaheim Ducks. It was a tight game throughout, but Ivan Barbashev scored the game-winning goal for the Golden Knights.

Jeremy Lauzon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Golden Knights’ Jeremy Lauzon Out With Injury

The Vegas Golden Knights will be down a defenseman in their second round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. Jeremy Lauzon will be out of the lineup after taking a shot to the head in the third period of Friday night’s win, head coach John Tortorella told Sin Bin Vegas.

William Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4