Mitch Marner recorded his first career playoff hat trick on May 8, 2026, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 3 of their first-round series. Marner scored three goals, including an empty-netter, to power the Golden Knights to a commanding 3-0 series lead.
The Golden Knights dominated from the start, with Marner opening the scoring in the first period. He added his second goal in the second period and completed the hat trick with an empty-net goal in the third. The win puts Vegas on the brink of advancing to the second round.
Marner, acquired by the Golden Knights in a trade earlier this season, has been a key offensive force. His hat trick was the first by a Golden Knights player in the playoffs since 2023. The Ducks, who struggled to generate offense, were held to just one goal despite several power-play opportunities.
