Jamie Benn experienced another first in his National Hockey League career.
The Dallas Stars captain recorded his first career hat trick at this level, helping his team to a 4-0 lead over the St. Louis Blues in the second period of Tuesday’s game. With three goals against the Blues, Benn is now up to 22 on the season. His career high is 34 from last season.
.@jamiebenn14's first NHL hat trick is the first by a @DallasStars player other than Tyler Seguin since Mar. 31, 2010 (Steve Ott). #DALvsSTL
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 18, 2015
Here is goal No. 1 -- a rocket slap shot.
Here is goal No. 2 -- on a beauty set up from Jason Spezza.
Here is goal No. 3 -- a perfect wrist shot.