Wednesday night in the NHL was a thrilling showcase of offensive firepower, highlighted by standout performances from four players who each netted hat tricks. Joel Eriksson Ek of the Minnesota Wild returned from injury to score four goals in an 8-7 overtime thriller against the San Jose Sharks, where Macklin Celebrini contributed with three goals. Meanwhile, Matthew Knies notched his second hat trick of the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Philadelphia Flyers' Tyson Foerster also made a mark with his first career hat trick in an 8-5 victory over the New York Rangers.

This remarkable scoring spree marked the highest number of hat tricks recorded in a single day since April 2023, showcasing the evolving offensive capabilities throughout the league.