Mitch Marner’s record-breaking hat trick was just the start of historic Stanley Cup Final Game 3
Mitch Marner's hat trick in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final marked a historic moment in NHL history. The Golden Knights defeated the Hurricanes 5-4 in double overtime, showcasing record-breaking performances from both teams. Marner's achievement included the fastest natural hat trick in Cup Final history and significant contributions to his team's lead in the playoffs.
- ▪Mitch Marner scored a natural hat trick in just six minutes and ten seconds, breaking a record set by Maurice Richard in 1957.
- ▪He became only the second player in NHL Finals history to record four points in a single period.
- ▪The game featured the highest score for a Game 3 in Stanley Cup Final history, with nine goals scored.
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NHL Mitch Marner’s record-breaking hat trick was just the start of historic Stanley Cup Final Game 3 By Mollie Walker Published June 7, 2026, 11:46 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Mitch Marner’s natural hat trick in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final Saturday night was just one part of a historic box score. The Golden Knights’ 5-4 win over the Hurricanes in double overtime in front of their home crowd in Vegas was an instant classic filled with record-setting action and events never before seen in a series with Lord Stanley on the line. In the second period, Marner lit the game on fire shortly after Tomas Hertl gave Vegas a 1-0 lead on the power play.
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