The NHL delivered an exhilarating night of hockey, highlighted by four players achieving hat tricks, marking the highest single-game output of the season. Joel Eriksson Ek of the Minnesota Wild stole the spotlight with a career-high four-goal game in an 8-7 overtime thriller against the San Jose Sharks, where rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini netted three goals and added two assists. In other notable performances, Toronto’s Matthew Knies and Philadelphia’s Tyson Foerster both secured hat tricks in their respective victories over the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers.

This impressive display of scoring showcases the offensive prowess brewing in the league, as Eriksson Ek's return from injury proves pivotal in the Wild's success. Celebrini’s performance cements his status as a rising star while Knies and Foerster continue to establish themselves as key contributors for their teams. Such performances will significantly impact fantasy leagues, with managers keen on leveraging these players’ growing momentum.