On Tuesday night, the Minnesota Wild made history when forward Matt Boldy recorded a hat trick in a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken. This was the first hat trick ever recorded by a Wild player in a regular season game against an expansion team.
Boldy, who was drafted 12th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, scored his first goal of the night at the 13:20 mark of the first period. He then added two more goals in the second period to complete the hat trick. His third goal was especially impressive, as he was able to beat two Seattle defenders before firing a wrist shot into the top corner of the net.
The Wild’s victory was also notable for its dominant performance on the defensive end. Minnesota held Seattle to just one goal and limited them to only 16 shots on goal. The Wild also won the faceoff battle, winning 56% of their draws.
Boldy’s hat trick was a major highlight for the Wild, who have been struggling to find consistent offensive production this season. His performance was a reminder of the potential that he has and it will be interesting to see if he can continue to produce at this level as the season progresses.
The Wild will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. With Boldy’s hat trick, they have now won three of their last four games and are currently sitting in sixth place in the conference standings.
The Wild’s victory over Seattle was a historic one and Matt Boldy’s hat trick will be remembered for years to come. It was a great performance from a young player who is sure to have a bright future ahead of him.
