Johnson records 1st playoff hat trick in Lightning history
Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports
Tyler Johnson is carrying the Tampa Bay Lightning, and making history in the process.
He recorded a hat trick in Monday's Game 2 versus the New York Rangers, notching his league-best fourth multi-goal performance of these playoffs.
Johnson used the man advantage, penalty kill and even strength to light up Henrik Lundqvist. Here's his damage in its entirety:
(Courtesy: NHL.com)
In addition to becoming the first Lightning player to record the trick, Johnson is now four goals up on the postseason goal-scoring competition, having notched No. 9, No. 10 and No. 11 in Game 2.
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