Mackenzie Vigar's hat trick leads Calgary Flames to victory over New York Islanders | World news

NEW DELHI: Mackenzie Vigar He scored his first career hat trick and had a historic night Calgary Flames A convincing 5-2 victory extended the winning streak to four games New York Islanders Elmont, New York.
Wigar's three-goal performance showcased his offensive prowess from the blue line, cementing his status as one of the top-scoring defensemen in the NHL this season. With 15 goals to his name, Uigar leads all defenders in goalscoring, a remarkable feat that was previously his career-high eight goals, which he achieved two seasons ago. Florida Panthers.

Weygar was to join the attack Jonathan Huberdeau and Blake Coleman, each scored a goal and had an assist to power the Flames' offense. Goalkeeper Jacob Markstrom Also instrumental in the win, he made 35 shots, including 16 in the third period, along with an assist, showing his versatility between the pipes.
Despite a strong start by the Islanders, it was Vigar who opened the scoring early in the first period, taking advantage of defensive lapses to beat the keeper. Semyon Varlamov with a well-placed wrist shot. Uberdo extended Calgary's lead with a power-play goal in the second period before Vigar won the second. Flames In tight control with a 3-0 lead.
Brock Nelson got the Islanders on the board early in the third period, but the Flames responded quickly with goals from Coleman and Vigar to seal the victory with a pair of empty netters. Jean-Gabriel Pagou's late goal for the Isles was just consolation in the face of Calgary's dominant play.
The win capped a successful outing for the Flames, who continued their impressive run under the head coach Patrick Roy, improved to a 3-3-1 as he is behind the bench. With momentum on their side, Calgary looks poised to maintain their strong form as they push toward the playoffs.
(Reuters information)