'Just Folded In Crunch Time': Mitch Marner's Stanley Cup Bid Comes Up Empty
In the end, Mitch Marner fell short (again) when it mattered the most.
Despite leading the Stanley Cup playoffs with 29 points in 22 games, the Vegas Golden Knights right winger's bid for a championship - and a Conn Smythe Trophy - came up empty after being held to just one assist in the final three games of the final.
"Just folded in crunch time," said Drew Livingstone on X.
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 7:54 AM.