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Panthers rout Kraken 8-3 as Verhaeghe nets historic natural hat trick

Florida Panthers beat Seattle Kraken 8-3, with Carter Verhaeghe scoring a natural hat trick and Sam Bennett adding a third‑goal game, marking the first NHL team to record natural hat tricks in three straight games.

Panthers rout Kraken 8-3 as Verhaeghe nets historic natural hat trick

Key points

  • Carter Verhaeghe scored a natural hat trick in the Panthers’ 8-3 win over the Kraken.
  • Sam Bennett also tallied a hat trick, his first three‑goal game of the season.
  • The Panthers became the first NHL team to register natural hat tricks in three consecutive games.
  • The game was played at Amerant Bank Arena.
  • The victory was achieved on Saturday night.

The Florida Panthers defeated the Seattle Kraken 8-3 at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday night.

Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe recorded a natural hat trick, making the Panthers the first NHL team to register natural hat tricks in three consecutive games.

Sam Bennett also tallied a hat trick, his first three‑goal game of the season, contributing to the Panthers’ 8-3 victory.

Your questions, answered

What was the final score of the Panthers vs. Kraken game?

The Florida Panthers defeated the Seattle Kraken 8-3.

Who scored a natural hat trick for the Panthers?

Carter Verhaeghe recorded a natural hat trick.

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