It is not often you see a double hat trick in a game that results in a tie or loss but today we present a moment that shows just that. Add in one of the players that got a hat trick and this becomes even more of a rarity. Here is said gem from 24 years ago today…..
October 15, 1987
Dan Quinn scored the first hat trick of his NHL career, and added two assists in the Penguins’ 6-6 tie against the Rangers in Pittsburgh. Mario Lemieux also had three goals – the 8th hat trick of his career and two assists.