In the NHL, achieving a natural hat trick is significant because it means a player scored three consecutive goals in a single game without any other player scoring in between. This feat is rare and impressive, showcasing the player's skill and dominance on the ice.
Only four NHL players have scored a hat trick in their first NHL game: Real Cloutier, Alex Smart, Fabian Brunnstrom, and Derek Stepan.
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The last player in the NHL to achieve a natural hat trick was Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks on December 15, 2019. He scored three consecutive goals in the first period without any other player from either team scoring in between.
Henrik Sedin of the Canucks
Dallas Stars' Fabian Brunnstrom's debut hat trick on 10/15/2008 tied a NHL record. The Swede became the third player in NHL history to score a hat trick in his first game, joining Alex Smart of the Montreal Canadiens (Jan. 14, 1943) and Real Cloutier of the Quebec Nordiques (Oct. 10, 1979).
I know at least Brad Stuart has scored a hat trick, I believe against the Wild...
As of now, there have been over 100 natural hat tricks scored in NHL history.
Trick question. You cannot be a member or both leagues. However, as of Nov 28/09 there were 33 former NHL players in the KHL.
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Wayne Gretzky holds the record for being the fastest player to reach 200 NHL goals, achieving this milestone in just 242 games.
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