Harry Kane scored a hat-trick for Bayern Munich against FC Augsburg, surpassing Erling Haaland's record by reaching 50 Bundesliga goals faster than the Manchester City star did with Borussia Dortmund. Kane's performance included two penalties and a late goal, contributing to Bayern's commanding win. The English striker's form is crucial as Bayern faces a challenging schedule, including matches against PSG, Dortmund, and Leverkusen.
New York City FC and Real Salt Lake achieved significant victories in Matchday 18, driven by hat-trick performances. The Team of the Matchday features standout players from various clubs, with NYC's Nick Cushing named Coach of the Week. Additionally, Audi's Goals Drive Progress initiative continues to support MLS academies by contributing funds for every goal scored.
Jason Robertson scored his first career playoff hat trick to lead the Dallas Stars to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the NHL's Western Conference finals, giving the Stars a 2-1 series lead.
Alexis Lafreniere's first career hat trick and five-point game helped the New York Rangers secure an 8-5 win over the Arizona Coyotes, marking his first 50-plus point season in the NHL. The 2020 first-overall pick also became the first Ranger aged 22 or under since Brian Leetch to record five-plus points in a game. Additionally, defenseman Jacob Trouba returned to the lineup after missing 11 games due to a lower-body injury, while Zac Jones scored his second goal of the season in the victory.
Kyle Palmieri's first-period hat trick leads the New York Islanders to a resounding 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins, marking their third consecutive win. The team's strong performance showcased their improved speed and aggressive play, with Palmieri's historic hat trick setting the tone for the game. The Islanders' confidence is growing as they continue their push for a playoff spot, signaling a potential turning point in their season under coach Patrick Roy.
The Minnesota Wild rallied from a 5-3 deficit after the second period to score seven goals in the third period, including hat tricks from Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov, to secure a 10-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. The Wild's power play was instrumental in the comeback, as they scored four goals with the man advantage. J.T. Miller also recorded a hat trick for the Canucks, but it wasn't enough to hold off the Wild's offensive onslaught.
Ferran Torres expresses satisfaction with his performance and hard work after scoring a hat-trick and providing an assist for Barcelona in their 4-2 victory against Real Betis. The forward acknowledges the demands and criticisms at a club like Barcelona but is pleased with his contribution, having now scored 11 goals for the team this season.
David Pastrnak scored his first hat trick of the season in the Bruins' win over the Colorado Avalanche, expressing his relief at finally achieving the feat after several close calls. Bruins fans celebrated by throwing hats onto the ice, and although Pastrnak didn't get to choose a favorite cap to keep, he appreciated the gesture. With 29 goals and 35 assists in 44 games, Pastrnak's performance has been lauded by Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery, solidifying his status as a superstar in the league.
TJ Oshie scored a hat trick for the Washington Capitals on Country Music Night, leading them to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. This marked Oshie's sixth career hat trick and fourth with the Capitals franchise. The winger has been in top form since returning from injury, with five goals in four games. Oshie's goals came on the team's Country Music Night, where fans received team-branded cowboy hats, and he celebrated by donning a cowboy hat after the game.
Tom Wilson's hat trick leads the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Wilson scored two goals in the first period, including one on a breakaway and another on a power-play rebound. After a scoreless second period, the Ducks closed the gap with a goal, but Wilson completed his hat trick in the third period to secure the win. The Capitals' power play also showed improvement with a goal from Alex Ovechkin.
Sidney Crosby's hat trick leads the Pittsburgh Penguins to their fifth consecutive win, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3. Crosby's opening goal in the first period moved him to fifth place on the NHL's all-time points list against Columbus. Despite trailing 2-3 in the third period, the Penguins rallied back with goals from Erik Karlsson and Crosby to secure the victory. The Penguins' penalty kill remained strong, successfully killing all four penalties, while their power play struggled to convert. With this win, the Penguins extend their winning streak and gain momentum for upcoming tough opponents.
The No. 5 West Virginia University men's soccer team defeated No. 1 Marshall, 5-2, in the Mountain State Derby, handing Marshall their first loss of the season. West Virginia remains unbeaten and improves to 10-0-4, while Marshall falls to 12-1-0. Sophomore Marcus Caldeira scored a hat trick, becoming the first WVU player to do so since 2014. Senior Sergio Ors Navarro, freshman Constantinos Christou, and senior Luke McCormick also contributed goals in the victory. West Virginia outshot Marshall and had a strong defensive performance in the second half.
The U.S. men's national team dominated Trinidad and Tobago with a 6-0 victory in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, led by striker Jesús Ferreira's second consecutive hat trick. Ferreira became the first USMNT player to achieve hat tricks in back-to-back matches. Cade Cowell, Gianluca Busio, and Brandon Vazquez also scored goals in the match. The U.S. team advances to the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup, where they will face the runner-up of Group D. Goalkeeper Matt Turner set a record as the fastest USMNT goalkeeper to reach 20 wins and 20 shutouts.
Jesús Ferreira scored a hat trick to lead the U.S. men's national soccer team to a 6-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in the Concacaf Gold Cup. With the win, the U.S. secured first place in their group and advanced to the quarterfinals. Ferreira became the first player in program history to record consecutive hat tricks, and his performance showcased the team's depth and potential for another deep run in the tournament.
Jesús Ferreira made history by scoring a second consecutive hat trick for the US Men's National Team (USMNT) in their 6-0 victory over Trinidad & Tobago, securing a win in Group A of the Gold Cup. Ferreira became the first player in USMNT history to achieve back-to-back hat tricks in international competition. With this win, the USMNT advances to the quarterfinals along with Jamaica, while Trinidad & Tobago and St. Kitts & Nevis are eliminated.
