Zacha, Khusnutdinov Each Record Hat Tricks As Bruins Rout Rangers

The Boston Bruins dominated the New York Rangers on Saturday for an emphatic 10-2 win at home.

Boston trailed 1-0 early, but the Bruins then scored the next six goals. In the win, both Pavel Zacha and Marat Khusnutdinov recorded hat tricks, which were the first of their careers.

“It was a good feeling,” Zacha said on Saturday, as seen on NESN’s postgame coverage. “I am happy that it was during a game that we had a great game as a team. That’s why it feels so much better. I think it makes everyone feel good to have a game like this. Win at home, especially.”

Khusnutdinov echoed Zacha’s words as he said it was an awesome day and one he’s going to remember.

“It is awesome,” Khusnutdinov said. “Lucky day for me. Thank you, partners. Just keep going. It is a really fun game. Great fights, big saves, two hat tricks. It’s a fun game for the fans.”

It was a solid effort from the Bruins, and head coach Marco Sturm believes it’s something the team can build off of.

“I think the guys should enjoy the day,” Sturm said. “They played a hell of a good hockey game. “Forget about how high we scored, but we played really, really good. They should feel really good about it.”

The Bruins will return to the ice on Sunday at home when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins. Boston is now 24-19-2 and is two points back of a playoff spot.