What happened: Mark Stone scored three times Thursday night. The third goal completed the second hat trick of his career. The outburst stretched the lead to 6-1.

Why it matters: Three-goal games from a captain carry weight in the dressing room and on the scoresheet. The performance stood out on a night with multiple hat tricks around the league.

What to watch: Final scoring confirmation and the final score will settle the night. His next outing will show whether the scoring run continues.