Marner's Hat Trick Leads Knights to Comeback Win Over Flames

Vegas forward tallies 3 goals and 2 assists in 6-3 victory at home.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:34am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a hockey game, with fragmented shapes and planes of players, sticks, and pucks in motion against a backdrop of the teams' official colors.Mitch Marner's offensive explosion fueled the Vegas Golden Knights' dramatic comeback win over the Calgary Flames.Las Vegas Today

Mitch Marner scored three goals and added two assists to power the Vegas Golden Knights to a come-from-behind 6-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

Marner's offensive outburst helped the Knights overcome an early 3-1 deficit and pick up a crucial two points in the tight Western Conference playoff race. The win keeps Vegas firmly in the hunt for a postseason berth.

The details

After the Flames jumped out to a 3-1 lead, Marner scored twice in the second period to tie the game at 3-3. He then completed the hat trick with the go-ahead goal early in the third period, and added two assists as the Knights pulled away for the victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • Marner scored the game-tying and go-ahead goals in the second and third periods, respectively.

The players

Mitch Marner

A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who recorded a hat trick and two assists in the comeback win.

Vegas Golden Knights

The NHL team that rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Calgary Flames 6-3 at home.

Calgary Flames

The NHL team that jumped out to a 3-1 lead but was unable to hold on, losing 6-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights.

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What they’re saying

“Mitch was a man possessed out there tonight. When he gets going like that, he's nearly unstoppable.”

— Bruce Cassidy, Head Coach, Vegas Golden Knights

What’s next

The Golden Knights will look to build on this comeback win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Their next game is on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers.

The takeaway

Mitch Marner's offensive heroics sparked a crucial comeback victory for the Vegas Golden Knights, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a postseason berth in the tight Western Conference playoff race.