Mitch Marner has taken the lead in the NHL playoff scoring race, accumulating 13 points in nine games.
The Vegas Golden Knights forward recorded four points (3 goals, 1 assist) in the third game of the second-round Stanley Cup series against the Anaheim Ducks, which ended in a 6-2 victory for Vegas, giving them a 2-1 series lead.
The 29-year-old Canadian now has 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in nine playoff games this postseason, with a plus-minus rating of +8. Marner sits alone atop the playoff scoring leaderboard.
Three players share second place with 11 points each: Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (3 goals, 8 assists in 8 games), Minnesota defenseman Quinn Hughes (3 goals, 8 assists in 8 games), and Vegas forward Jack Eichel (1 goal, 10 assists in 9 games).
Marner’s strong performance has been a key factor in Vegas’s playoff run, helping them advance past the first round and build momentum in the second round against Anaheim. The Golden Knights are aiming for another deep postseason push.
Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, and Jack Eichel remain close behind, with each player capable of overtaking the lead in the coming games. Kaprizov has been a consistent offensive force for Minnesota, while Hughes’s contributions from the blue line have been pivotal. Eichel, despite a lower goal count, leads the league in assists during the playoffs.
The NHL playoff scoring race remains tight as teams battle through the second round.