JJ Peterka Scores First NHL Hat Trick in Buffalo Sabres' Victory

The 23-year-old German forward led his team to a 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins, contributing three goals and an assist.

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.