This is a fun little anecdote.
Flames overcome Monahan’s hat trick, defeat Jets | NHL.com
Winnipeg forward scores 3 straight in 1st; Kadri has 2 goals, assist for Calgary
There’s some narrative for you.
‘We’re battling for Mo’: Maple Leafs reel off four big wins without Rielly
Since getting embarrassed in Ottawa nine days ago and losing Morgan Rielly to a suspension, the Maple Leafs have reeled off four consecutive victories by a combined score of 21-7, matching their best streak of an inconsistent campaign.
[exhausted sigh]
Minnesota wins Wild matinee, tops Canucks 10-7
The Minnesota Wild, who faced a three-goal deficit in the second period before storming back with six unanswered goals, posted a record-filled 10-7 victory over the NHL-leading Vancouver Canucks on Monday, a contest that included three hat tricks.