NHL Roundup: David Pastrnak’s Hat Trick Propels Bruins Past Lightning

NHL Roundup: David Pastrnak’s Hat Trick Propels Bruins Past Lightning
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) reacts after scoring a goal for a hat trick during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden in Boston on March 24, 2022. Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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David Pastrnak recorded all of the Boston Bruins’ offense in the form of his 14th career NHL hat trick—his 12th in the regular season—lifting the Boston Bruins to a 3–2 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

Pastrnak scored twice in the third period, netting the game-winner off an assist from Taylor Hall at the net-front with 4:10 to play. Erik Haula chipped in on all of Pastrnak’s goals to finish the first three-assist game of his career. It was his second straight multi-assist effort in as many games and third in March.