Mitch Marner's penalty shot confusion sparks social media reactions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Mitch Marner, playing in the Stanley Cup Final for the Vegas Golden Knights, was unaware that Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen had been replaced by Brandon Bussi before his penalty shot. This mix-up led to considerable discussion on social media. Despite this confusion, Marner scored the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history, achieving three goals in just 6 minutes and 10 seconds. The Golden Knights initially held a 4-0 lead before the game went to double overtime, adding to the evening's excitement.
- •Marner took a penalty shot without realizing the goalie had changed.
- •He scored a record-setting hat trick in the finals.
- •Vegas led 4-0 before the game went to double overtime.
- •Bussi catches with the opposite glove hand compared to Andersen.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Mitch Marner has everyone confused about lack of observational skills in Stanley Cup Final
"Marner wasn't paying a whole lot of attention.
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