7. First Goal and Gordie Howe Hat-Trick
Before Milan Lucic was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Los Angeles Kings, he showed the league exactly what kind of player he was….against the Los Angeles Kings.
As a 19 year old forward, Milan Lucic scored a goal, recorded an assist, and was involved in a fight in a game in his rookie season. Not only was the goal Milan Lucic‘s first in the NHL, he was able to record the infamous Gordie Howe Hat Trick in the exact same game.
The game showed Lucic’s ability to dominate the game in every aspect, whether it be driving the net and scoring goals, finding a passing lane and helping out a teammate for their own goal, or using his body and strength to set the tone for the game and generate energy for his team. Milan Lucic proved over the next eight years with the Bruins’ that he was a force to be reckoned with in every single game he played; a trait that most teams would absolutely desire.
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