Auston Matthews may be the face of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but Mitch Marner's star is shining bright in the playoffs. In a stunning display of skill, Marner notched his first-ever playoff hat trick, propelling the Vegas Golden Knights to a dominant 6-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The Golden Knights' convincing win gives them a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference playoffs, sending shockwaves through the hockey world. As Marner continues to make a name for himself on the biggest stage, can the Ducks mount a comeback, or will the Golden Knights' momentum prove too much to overcome?


Marner's first playoff hat trick propels Golden Knights to 6-2 rout of Ducks and 2-1 series lead  WSLS