Kyle Palmieri's Hat Trick Ignites Islanders' 5-1 Win Over Bruins

Palmieri's historic performance marks the fastest hat trick in Islanders' history.

Kyle Palmieri's first-period natural hat trick leads Islanders to a 5-1 victory over the Bruins, marking his third career hat trick.
Palmieri's hat trick is the fastest in Islanders' franchise history and the first in the first period since 2007.
The victory boosts the Islanders' playoff hopes, placing them five points behind the Flyers for the final automatic playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division.
Islanders' new line combinations, established three games ago, show increased cohesion and effectiveness.
The win against the Bruins is the Islanders' third consecutive victory, demonstrating a team that is increasingly buying into its new coach's vision.