Mitch Marner scores natural hat trick as Vegas leads Carolina 4-3
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Mitch Marner recorded a natural hat trick during the second period to propel the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-0 lead against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. After Tomas Hertl broke a scoreless tie, Marner scored three goals in quick succession, making history with the fastest natural hat trick at 6:10. Carolina trimmed the deficit to 4-3 midway through the third period. Marner's four-point performance ties a record for most points in a single playoff period.
- •Mitch Marner's hat trick helps Vegas to a 4-0 lead.
- •Carolina cuts the lead to 4-3 in the third period.
- •Marner's third goal sparked a flurry of hats on the ice.
- •Marner ties a record for most points in a single playoff period.
- •Game 3 is part of the Stanley Cup Final series.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Marner highlights Vegas’ 4-goal, 2nd period with natural hat trick
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Marner Scores Natural Hat Trick In Second Period To Give Golden Knights 4-0 Lead Over Carolina Hurricanes
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Marner highlights Vegas' 4-goal, 2nd period with natural hat trick
"Conn Smythe favorite Mitch Marner had a natural hat trick in the second period to help the Vegas Golden Knights build a four-goal lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tomas Hertl broke a scoreless tie midway through the second, after Vegas opened the stanza by having two goals overturned by challenges. Marner’s first goal came when he gathered a loose puck near the boards and fired a backhander into the crease, where Carolina defenseman Sean Walker accidentally deflected the puck past Frederik Andersen.
"Conn Smythe favorite Mitch Marner had a natural hat trick in the second period to help Vegas build a four-goal lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in the Golden Knights’ 5-4, double-overtime victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
"Golden Knights star Mitch Marner scored the fastest natural hat trick in Stanley Cup history, a span of 6 minutes, 10 seconds in the second period, to help the Golden Knights take a 4-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in Game 3.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:35 AMMitch Marner highlights Vegas’ 4-goal, 2nd period with natural hat trick
Conn Smythe favorite Mitch Marner had a natural hat trick in the second period to help Vegas build a four-goal lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in the Golden Knights’ 5-4, double-overtime victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:48 AMMitch Marner Scores Natural Hat Trick In Second Period To Give Golden Knights 4-0 Lead Over Carolina Hurricanes
Golden Knights star Mitch Marner scored the fastest natural hat trick in Stanley Cup history, a span of 6 minutes, 10 seconds in the second period, to help the Golden Knights take a 4-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in Game 3.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:41 AMMitch Marner highlights Vegas' 4-goal, 2nd period with natural hat trick
Conn Smythe favorite Mitch Marner had a natural hat trick in the second period to help the Vegas Golden Knights build a four-goal lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tomas Hertl broke a scoreless tie midway through the second, after Vegas opened the stanza by having two goals overturned by challenges. Marner’s first goal came when he gathered a loose puck near the boards and fired a backhander into the crease, where Carolina defenseman Sean Walker accidentally deflected the puck past Frederik Andersen.
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