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Stone’s Third-Period Hat Trick Lifts Golden Knights Past Flames, Atop NHL Standings

Mark Stone’s third-period hat trick powered the Golden Knights to a 6-2 win over Calgary and the top of the NHL standings. Vegas struck just 25 seconds into the game, got key contributions on special teams and continued its home…

By W.G. Ramirez · Yahoo Sports

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:32 AM

Key Things to Know

Mark Stone scored a third-period natural hat trick to lead the Vegas Golden Knights past Calgary 6-2.
The 6-2 victory elevated the Golden Knights to the top of the NHL standings.
Brett Howden gave Vegas an early lead by scoring just 26 seconds into the first period.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Mark Stone recorded a third-period natural hat trick to propel the Vegas Golden Knights to a 6-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The win pushed Vegas to the top of the NHL standings.

Brett Howden opened the scoring for Vegas just 26 seconds into the contest. With the defeat, Calgary dropped to a 1-6-0 record on the season as their early-season struggles continued.

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Stone’s Third-Period Hat Trick Lifts Golden Knights Past Flames, Atop NHL Standings

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