NHL Rink Wrap: Another hat trick for Robertson; Shesterkin MVP case; Eichel buzzer beater

There is no player in the NHL on a bigger roll right now than Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson. He recorded a hat trick for the second consecutive game in Dallas’ 6-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. That gives the second-year standout 29 goals on the season while he also has eight goals over his past five games, including the two hat tricks over the past two games. The Stars are back on a roll and solidifying their spot as a Stanley Cup Playoff team and Robertson and his line have been the one constant for them all season.

The Vegas Golden Knights get a huge win against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night, and it is Jack Eichel‘s goal with five seconds to play in regulation that gives them the win.

The Tampa Bay Lightning had a lot of highlights in their 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, including three goals in 32 seconds in the third period. Also in the third period is starting goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy making one of the saves of the year on Blackhawks superstar forward Patrick Kane.

All three of Robertson’s goals for his second consecutive hat trick.

Another strong MVP statement for Igor Shesterkin

There is no player that has lifted a team this season more than New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin, and he was at it again on Sunday in a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. He stopped 45 out of 46 shots to continue to have a commanding lead in most goaltending categories and further strengthen his MVP argument. No matter what your MVP criteria is Shesterkin has to be at the top of your list. Not only has he helped carry a flawed team to the top of the standings and a guaranteed playoff spot, but he is also one of the absolute best players in the league this season. After Sunday’s game he has a .942