Taylor Hall scored a hat trick in the third period for the Carolina Hurricanes, leading them to a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Sunday. The Hurricanes’ ninth straight victory extended their lead in the Metropolitan Division.
Hall’s second hat trick of the season and sixth overall were celebrated as special moments, coming after a decade without another goal of this caliber. The Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen made 35 saves to secure the win, praising his teammates for their calm and composed play.
Carolina moved ten points ahead of the New Jersey Devils in second place, while Anaheim fell behind the St. Louis Blues by thirteen points in the Western Conference wild card race.
Source: https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-anaheim-ducks-game-recap-march-23