Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights

· National Hockey League

Calgary Flames

31-36-8

Final
3 - 6

Vegas Golden Knights

34-26-16

Marner has 5 points and Golden Knights score 3 times in 3rd period to beat Flames 6-3

Mitch Marner caps Golden Knights' comeback with hat trick

It was the sixth time in Marner's career that he had at least five points in a game and the first since also having five (one goal, four assists) for Toronto against Boston on Jan. 4, 2025.

Ivan Barbashev had a goal and and two assists, Mark Stone had an assist for his 700th career point and Pavel Dorofeyev added to his club record with his 19th power-play goal this season and 35th overall. Shea Theodore recorded two assists, including the 300th of his career with the team.

Carter Hart, who was activated off injured reserve earlier Thursday, stopped 19 shots in his first start since Jan. 8.

Blake Coleman scored twice for the Flames and Morgan Frost had the other goal. Dustin Wolf made 28 saves.

The Golden Knights are five points ahead of Los Angeles and San Jose for the third and final Pacific Division playoff spot. Vegas is three points behind division leaders Anaheim and Edmonton.

Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud received a video tribute at the first timeout of the opening period. He became emotional, patted his heart and waved to the fans, who roared at the return of one of the more beloved players in franchise history. He was with the Golden Knights since the 2017-18 season and became a regular three years later.

The Golden Knights traded Whitecloud to Calgary on Jan. 18 for Rasmus Andersson.

Calgary took the lead three times before Vegas answered with the equalizer each time, with the game tied at 3 entering the second intermission.

The beginning of the third period was delayed more than 20 minutes because of an issue with a spot on the ice.

Up next Flames: Play at Anaheim on Saturday.

Golden Knights: Play at Edmonton on Saturday in a crucial Pacific Division matchup.

Regular Season Series

VGK wins series 3-1

Scoring Summary

Goal	1st Period 7:41	Morgan Frost Goal (19) Wrist Shot, assists: none
Goal	2nd Period 1:47	Mitch Marner Goal (21) Tip-In, assists: Shea Theodore (27), Brayden McNabb (6)
Goal	2nd Period 4:38	Blake Coleman Goal (18) Wrist Shot, assists: Mikael Backlund (25), Joel Farabee (17)
Goal	2nd Period 6:42	Mitch Marner Goal (22) Wrist Shot, assists: Rasmus Andersson (27), Jack Eichel (54)
Goal	2nd Period 12:11	Blake Coleman Goal (19) Snap Shot, assists: none
Goal	2nd Period 16:21	Pavel Dorofeyev Goal (35) Slap Shot, assists: Mitch Marner (52)
Goal	3rd Period 12:20	Brett Howden Goal (10) Wrist Shot, assists: Shea Theodore (28), Ivan Barbashev (33)
Goal	3rd Period 14:59	Ivan Barbashev Goal (22) Wrist Shot, assists: Mitch Marner (53)
Goal	3rd Period 18:31	Mitch Marner Goal (23) Wrap-around, assists: Mark Stone (43), Ivan Barbashev (34)

Statistics

CGY		VGK
21	Blocked Shots	9
24	Hits	23
3	Takeaways	4
22	Shots	34
0	Power Play Goals	1
2	Power Play Opportunities	6
0.0	Power Play Percentage	16.7
0	Short Handed Goals	0
0	Shootout Goals	0
34	Faceoffs Won	28
54.8	Faceoff Win Percent	45.2
15	Giveaways	25
6	Total Penalties	2
12	Penalty Minutes	4