New Jersey Devils center Brian Boyle has played in 704 games over 12 seasons for five teams. He's scored 109 career goals but has never notched a hat trick -- until Monday night in Pittsburgh. The best part? It was on the Penguins' Hockey Fights Cancer night.
Boyle, 34, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in September 2017 after a training camp physical. He played through the 2017-18 season while undergoing treatment. Two weeks ago, he found out that he was in remission.
Boyle scored a goal in the first period on Monday that gave the Devils a 2-1 lead over the Penguins.