Worst hat trick, ever.
New York Rangers speedster Michael Grabner registered arguably the most unimpressive hat trick of all time, scoring not one, but two empty-net goals Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Grabner's first goal of the game came near the beginning of the second period on a nice feed from Kevin Shattenkirk. However, with the Rangers holding onto a 2-1 lead late in the third, he notched his second of the contest with the Canes' net empty with 2:13 remaining. About a minute later, with Carolina's net still empty, he completed the hat trick.
Coaches league wide have been pulling their goaltenders earlier than usual, so multiple empty-net goals by the same player could become the norm.
