NEW YORK – UNB! Network NHL/hockey blog 'The Neutral Zone' has named Jaccob Slavin, Brad Marchand, and Kris Versteeg as their 'Theee Stars of the Night' for the National Hockey League games taking place on March 13, 2017.
FIRST STAR - JACCOB SLAVIN, D, CAROLINA HURRICANES
Slavin (3-1—4) tallied his first career hat trick & four-point game as the Hurricanes scored eight goals for the second time this season. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, Slavin recorded the first Hurricanes hat trick by a defenseman since Joe Corvo (03/16/2008 vs. Ottawa). Slavin also became the youngest Hurricanes player in franchise history to score a hat trick.
SECOND STAR - BRAD MARCHAND, F, BOSTON BRUINS
Marchand (35-39—74) tallied his second NHL hat trick en route to earning a share of the League's goal scoring lead. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, Marchand became the first Bruin to net a hat trick in a single period since Brad Boyes (Mar. 18, 2006 vs. Carolina).
THIRD STAR - KRIS VERSTEEG, F, CALGARY FLAMES
Versteeg scored the decisive marker in the shootout to help the Flames tie a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory.
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