Mitch Marner could absolutely give more — that’s fair. But he’s still putting up respectable numbers over the course of the season. The larger issue is that Vegas isn’t getting enough consistency anywhere — not from its top stars, not from its depth, and definitely not in net.

The bigger issue with Vegas is largely the goaltending. All of their netminders have save percentages under .900.

Adin Hill hasn’t looked like the same goalie who helped backstop a Stanley Cup run. By advanced metrics, he’s near the bottom of the league — sitting 89th out of 94, per MoneyPuck. That’s not just a cold stretch, that’s something that affects the entire structure of the team.

When the goaltending is that shaky, everything tightens up. Defenders play more cautiously, mistakes feel bigger, and the offense starts forcing plays trying to compensate. It becomes a chain reaction, and it’s not exactly the environment where top scorers thrive.

Carter Hart hasn’t just been inconsistent in net — he’s also struggled to stay healthy, which hasn’t helped stabilize things. Meanwhile, Akira Schmid is going through the toughest season of his career.

Does Marner deserve some criticism? Sure. He hasn't scored in his last six games and he has a plus/minus rating of -3. Well, Jack Eichel hasn't scored over that span either and his plus/minus rating is -6. 

When you focus all of your frustration on one player, you're going to miss the bigger picture.