Nikita Zadorov, a player for the Vancouver Canucks, achieved a Gordie Howe Hat Trick, marking a significant moment as he became the first Canucks player to do so since Travis Hamonic on May 6, 2021. Zadorov's performance included a goal, an assist, and a fight in the same game, a feat that Dakota Joshua also accomplished this season. This occurrence is notable as the last time multiple Canucks players achieved a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in a single season was during the 1997/98 campaign. In addition to his on-ice achievements, Zadorov was involved in a game where he had a 15% CF and was on the ice for 2 of 4 goals scored by the opposing team, the Avalanche. His goal, assisted by Garland and DeSmith, was a point shot that found the glove side, contributing to a 3-0 lead for the Canucks.
wild night for #Canucks Zadorov: goal, assist, fight but also 15% CF and on the ice for 2 of 4 Avs goals. Juulsen on for all 4 (2 on PP & 2 at evens)
Nikita Zadorov joins Dakota Joshua as the only #Canucks with a goal, assist & fight in the same game this season. Last time multiple @Canucks had a ‘Gordie Howe Hat Trick’ came in the 1997/98 campaign: Todd Bertuzzi Brad May Gino Odjick Donald Brashear @Sportsnet650 @SNstats https://t.co/Om5twvKoDF
Nikita Zadorov, Gordie Howe Hat Trick…although that wasn’t much of a fight.
Nikita Zadorov First #Canucks player with a Gordie Howe Hat Trick since Travis Hamonic on May 6, 2021
Zadorov with the Gordie Howe hat trick https://t.co/6rP3fZTSt7
Garland wheels around net and finds former Avs blueliner Zadorov. His point shot finds glove side. DeSmith draws second assist. 3-0. #Canucks