Evander Kane delivered an outstanding performance in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Los Angeles, securing a Gordie Howe hat trick and leading the Edmonton Oilers to a decisive 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Kane's achievement marked his first Gordie Howe hat trick in a playoff game and the fifth of his NHL career. His performance, which included a goal, an assist, and a fight, was a significant factor in the Oilers' dominant win. This game also highlighted Kane's increased contribution following coach Kris Knoblauch's decision to give him more ice time after the first two games. Kane remarked, 'It's a new year, a new playoff season,' emphasizing his readiness for the challenges ahead.
Oilers’ Evander Kane shows his playoff prowess: ‘Brings the best out of me’ https://t.co/CVaeAlUatw
On a Friday night in Los Angeles, we were reminded of Evander Kane's true worth, as he finished Game 3 with a Gordie Howe hat trick in a dominant 6-1 Oilers win. "It's a new year, a new playoff season," said the forward. (@SportsnetSpec) https://t.co/TgMnvboMxs
#LetsGoOilers Evander Kane is now up to 5 career Gordie Howe Hat Tricks in his #NHL career. Tonight vs #GoKingsGo is Kane's first 🚨🍎🥊 in a #StanleyCupPlayoffs Game. @Sportsnet650 @SNstats
Yesterday Kris Knoblauch indicated that Evander Kane was deserving more minutes after the first 2 Games in Edmonton. Kane has responded with a Gordie Howe Hat-Trick for the @EdmontonOilers
Evander Kane is back. Oilers fans have to be licking their chops. Gordie Howe Hatty for 91 tonight. #letsgooilers
Huge goal holy shit. Three goal lead back and Evander Kane gets his first. Need him going to go on a run. 4-1 let’s run them out of their own building #LetsGoOilers