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Zacha’s First NHL Hat Trick, Khusnutdinov’s Four Lift Bruins Past Rangers 10-2

A dual hat-trick night gave Boston its first such feat since 1964.

Jan 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) (right) reaches for the puck but can’t keep it from crossing the goal line for a score by Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Jan 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings players gather around goalie John Gibson (36) to celebrate the win against the Montreal Canadiens after the end of the game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Jan 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Marat Khusnutdinov (92) picks up a hat off the ice after scoring his third goal of the game during the third period against the New York Rangers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Jan 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) skates with puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Marat Khusnutdinov scored four goals, pushing his season total to nine.
  • A video review with NHL headquarters ruled Pavel Zacha’s second goal a power-play tally 33 seconds before the period ended, sending the Rangers back for a faceoff.
  • Center Elias Lindholm left late in the second period with a lower-body injury.
  • Zacha achieved the milestone in his 672nd NHL game, with only Charlie Coyle having waited longer before a first Bruins hat trick.
  • David Pastrnak recorded six assists, including three primary setups on Khusnutdinov’s goals.