Ryan Donato's electrifying hat trick marked a career milestone amidst the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-3 defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 28-year-old forward, who has been a revelation this season, now leads the team with 28 goals, surpassing his previous career high by 12. Donato opened the scoring early, showcasing his instinct around the net, and followed with two more goals in rapid succession, displaying his sharpshooting ability and playmaking chemistry with Connor Bedard and Ilya Mikheyev. Despite his personal success, the Blackhawks faced their ninth loss in ten games, unable to hold off a resilient Golden Knights squad.