Derek Stepan and the Rest of October's Hat Tricks

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Derek Stepan surprised pretty much everyone in his first NHL game. The latest rookie on Broadway scored a hat trick in his first NHL game becoming only the fourth person in NHL history to do so. Following Stepan, 10 other players have completed the three-goal feat in October. Here are all of last month's hat tricks. 

Derek Stepan 10/9

Derek Stepan scored a hat trick on Oct. 9 against the Buffalo Sabres.

Anthony Stewart 10/15

Anthony Stewart scored a hat trick on Oct. 15 against the Anaheim Ducks. 

Lee Stempniak 10/21

Lee Stempniak scored a hat trick on Oct. 21 against the L.A. Kings.

Rene Bourque 10/22

Rene Bourque scored a hat trick on Oct. 22 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. 

Daniel Alfredsson 10/22

Daniel Alfredsson scored a hat trick on Oct. 22 against the Buffalo Sabres. 

Steven Stamkos 10/22

Steven Stamkos scored a hat trick on Oct. 22 against the Atlanta Thrashers. 

John Tavares 10/23

John Tavares scored a hat trick on Oct. 23 against the Florida Panthers.

Brad Richardson 10/23

Brad Richardson scored a hat trick on Oct. 23 against the Colorado Avalanche. 

Joe Thornton 10/23

Joe Thornton scored a hat trick on Oct. 27 against the New Jersey Devils. 

Chris Stewart 10/28

Chris Stewart scored a hat trick on Oct. 28 against the Calgary Flames. 

Jay McClement 10/30

Jay McClement scored a hat trick on Oct. 30 against the Atlanta Thrashers.