Overview

• JJ Peterka, a 23-year-old German national, achieved his first NHL hat trick during the Buffalo Sabres' 7-2 win against the Boston Bruins.
• Peterka scored three goals and provided an assist, raising his season total to 39 points.
• Teammate Tage Thompson also recorded a hat trick and an assist, marking the first time since 2008 that two Sabres players achieved hat tricks in the same game.
• Despite the decisive victory, the Buffalo Sabres remain in last place in the NHL's Eastern Conference standings.
• The game highlights Peterka's continued development since joining the Sabres' roster in the 2022/23 season.