Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka each had a hat trick and an assist to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 7-2 win against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Thompson and Peterka became the first pair to score a hat trick in the same game for the Sabres since 2008.
Mason Lohrei and Brad Marchand scored, and Jeremy Swayman made 26 saves for the Bruins who have won five of their past eight games following a six-game winless streak. Zach Benson also scored for the Sabres and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 26 saves.
It was Peterka’s first career hat trick and Thompson’s seventh. Thompson’s third goal gave the Sabres a three-goal lead 3:13 into the third period. The last time two Sabres scored a hat trick in the same game was Jan. 18, 2008, when Derek Roy and Drew Stafford did it in a 10-1 win against the Atlanta Thrashers.
Sabres vs. Bruins Recap
Sabres opened a four-game homestand with a win after a tough western Canada trip. Bruins missed the opportunity to move into third place in the Atlantic Division with the loss.
Player Performances
Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka's standout performances led the Sabres to a dominant victory. Peterka's first career hat trick was a highlight of the game, while Thompson's experience showed with his seventh hat trick.
Next Game
The Sabres will look to build on this win in their upcoming games, while the Bruins will aim to bounce back from this defeat in their next match.
