Jake DeBrusk's hat trick sends streaking Bruins past Kings

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Jake DeBrusk got his first career hat trick early in his first four-point game, and Patrice Bergeron added a goal and two assists in the Boston Bruins' 7-0 rout of the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

Erik Haula scored two goals and Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves in his fifth career shutout for the Bruins, whose fifth straight victory matched their longest winning streak of the season. Boston has earned a point in seven of its last eight games, capped by this blowout of an opponent with a five-game winning streak on its home ice.

"We were due for one of these nights where pucks go in the net," Boston coach Bruce Cassidy said. "I don’t look at that as (an indictment of) them. They had an off night. We had a good night. For us, when we’re in these road trips, I thought it was probably one you circle in the middle of the trip. (When another) team is playing really well, you measure that game a little more."

DeBrusk scored his three goals in the first 21 minutes, and Bruins fans littered the LA ice with hats after his tip-in was upheld by video review.

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Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk celebrates his second goal of the game during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

DeBrusk requested a trade in November from his only NHL organization, yet he has been thriving ever since he was moved onto Boston’s top line. He has seven goals and an assist during a five-game point streak.

"It’s one of those things where it’s just the game of hockey, and you need bounces, whether it’s passes or goals or whatever," DeBrusk said of his