Panthers Make NHL History as Brady Tkachuk, Carter Verhaeghe Combine for Rare Hat-Trick Stat

The Florida Panthers made history during the team's 8-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.

With Carter Verhaeghe's natural hit trick during the contest, the Panthers became the first team in NHL history to accomplish the feat in three consecutive games (via Jesse Granger of The Athletic).

Brady Tkachuk previously recorded back-to-back natural hat tricks during Florida's wins over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday and the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.

Sam Bennett matched Verhaeghe with three goals of his own against Seattle on Saturday, as they became the first Panthers teammates to record hat tricks in the same game.

Florida has opened its 2026-27 campaign on a high note, improving to 5-2-2 with the win over the Kraken.

The Panthers captured the Stanley Cup in both 2024 and 2025, but failed to advance to the playoffs last season.

Tkachuk has been crucial to Florida's early success this year, amassing six goals and four assists in nine contests. Verhaeghe has similarly recorded six goals while picking up two assists.