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Marner Hat Trick Powers Vegas Past Ducks 6-2

5/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mitch Marner scored a hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-2, giving Vegas a 2-1 series lead.
Coach John Tortorella said the criticism never bothered Marner, whose four-point night answered years of doubts about his playoff performance.
Carter Hart stopped 31 shots as Vegas limited the Ducks to two goals.
Captain Mark Stone left after the first period with an injury and did not return.

History

Historical Context

After adding Hall-of-Famer Brett Hull in the 1998 off-season, the Dallas Stars entered their first Pacific Division campaign, posting a franchise-record 51 wins and 114 points. The team captured its inaugural Stanley Cup in 1999, sealing victory with Hull’s triple-overtime goal—an incident that spurred the NHL to scrap the controversial crease rule the following season.

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Story summary

Mitch Marner scored a hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-2, giving Vegas a 2-1 series lead.
Coach John Tortorella said the criticism never bothered Marner, whose four-point night answered years of doubts about his playoff performance.
Carter Hart stopped 31 shots as Vegas limited the Ducks to two goals.
Captain Mark Stone left after the first period with an injury and did not return.

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