The Florida Panthers etched their names into the NHL record book on Saturday night, becoming the first team in league history to record natural hat tricks in three straight games. Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett each scored three consecutive goals in an 8-3 rout of the Seattle Kraken at Amerant Bank Arena.
A natural hat trick occurs when a player scores three consecutive goals without any other player on either team scoring in between. The Panthers have now accomplished the feat as a team in three consecutive contests, a level of scoring consistency the NHL has never before seen.
Verhaeghe and Bennett led the offensive surge against Seattle, with each forward completing his own natural hat trick in the same game. The eight-goal outburst represents one of the most dominant offensive performances of the young season for Florida.
The result continues a torrid stretch for the Panthers, who have been among the league's most productive teams during the streak. The historic achievement adds another milestone to a franchise that has established itself as a perennial contender in recent seasons.
Florida will look to extend the streak in its next outing as the team continues its schedule. The Panthers' scoring depth has been on full display, with multiple players capable of delivering hat tricks on any given night.
