NHL Roundup: Brad Marchand’s Hat Trick Propels Bruins Past Habs

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates through a sea of hats, after scoring his third goal of the game during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden, in Boston, on Jan. 12, 2022. Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Brad Marchand recorded his fifth career hat trick to fuel the host Boston Bruins to a 5–1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday.

Marchand scored twice in a 15-second span during the first period before extending his franchise record with his 33rd career short-handed goal in the second. He has eight goals and an assist in his past four games.