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8/4/1997
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Liepaja, LAT
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2015: Rd 5, Pk 142 (SJ)
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Vegas takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Anaheim
Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division)
Montreal and Buffalo tied 1-1 heading to game 3
Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division)
Marner, shedding playoff critiques, scores hat trick in win
Mitch Marner, once decried for failures in past postseasons, is turning the narrative around with the Golden Knights after scoring a natural hat trick in a Game 3 win.
Marner's first playoff hat trick propels Golden Knights to 6-2 rout of Ducks and 2-1 series lead
— Mitch Marner had three goals and an assist in his first career playoff hat trick, and the Vegas Golden Knights routed the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round series.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks: Game Highlights
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks: Game Highlights
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
