--- title: "NHL, Night of October 30: Hat-Tricks by Cooley, Arvidsson, and Thompson, Comeback Wins for Sharks and Kings, and Goal Fest in Anaheim" description: "On the night of October 30, the NHL held 11 games featuring hat-tricks by Cooley, Arvidsson, and Thompson, comeback wins for the Sharks and Kings, and a high-scoring thriller between Buffalo and the Ducks (7:6)." date: 2026-10-30T07:17:23.762Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/nhl-night-october-30-hat-tricks-and-comebacks tags: [nhl, hockey, utah-mammoth, pittsburgh-penguins, detroit-red-wings, los-angeles-kings, buffalo-sabres, san-jose-sharks] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # NHL, Night of October 30: Hat-Tricks by Cooley, Arvidsson, and Thompson, Comeback Wins for Sharks and Kings, and Goal Fest in Anaheim ![Hockey player in Buffalo Sabres uniform celebrating a goal during an NHL game](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/30/nhl-noch-30-oktyabrya-het-triki-i-kambeki-rezultaty/nhl-noch-30-oktyabrya-het-triki-i-kambeki-rezultaty-1.webp) ## Key Points - On the night of October 30, the NHL played 11 games filled with hat-tricks, overtime thrillers, and comebacks. - Logan Cooley notched a hat-trick in the Utah Mammoth's overtime win over Pittsburgh (4:3), and Viktor Arvidsson did the same in Detroit's game against Chicago (4:1). - The Sharks and Kings secured dramatic comeback victories, while Buffalo beat the Ducks 7:6 after rattling off six straight goals. - Detroit suspended former captain Dylan Larkin after he expressed his unwillingness to play and requested a trade. On the night of October 30, the NHL regular season delivered one of the most action-packed game days of the season: across 11 matches, fans witnessed multiple hat-tricks, overtime finishes, and stunning comebacks. None of the key encounters passed without drama, and the total number of goals scored turned the schedule into a true scoring showdown, becoming the main topic of discussion after the games concluded. ### Hat-Tricks as the Main Storyline of the Day The central figure of one of the evening's marquee games was Logan Cooley of the Utah Mammoth, who scored a hat-trick in an overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins (4:3). The end of regulation was especially dramatic: Cooley tied the game with a second left on the clock, batting the puck in out of the air, while Sergachev secured the win for the visitors in overtime at the 3:27 mark. Another notable triplet was delivered by Viktor Arvidsson, who recorded three goals and an assist in Detroit's game against Chicago (4:1), where Lucas Raymond scored the hosts' other goal. In Anaheim, Tage Thompson notched a natural hat-trick, totaling five points (three goals and two assists) in Buffalo's win over the Ducks (7:6). Matthew Schaefer lifted the New York Islanders to an overtime win against Minnesota (4:3) with a double and an assist, while Filip Forsberg scored three goals for Nashville, though his team fell to Washington (3:4). Will Smith scored a hat-trick in the Sharks' comeback win over Vancouver. ### Comebacks That Turned Games Around Several matchups from the day were remembered for dramatic turnarounds. The San Jose Sharks, trailing against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period, scored three goals in 2 minutes and 50 seconds: Will Smith tied the game at 10:39, and just 11 seconds later, Mason Marchment scored the winner. The Los Angeles Kings led 5:1 after two periods against the Ottawa Senators, but allowed their opponents to erase a 1:5 deficit in the third; Ottawa avoided regulation defeat thanks to a goal by Shane Pinto with 1 minute and 40 seconds left, yet Quinton Byfield gave the hosts the win in overtime, scoring with 1:23 remaining (6:5). The highest-scoring game of the day in Anaheim (7:6) was also a comeback: Buffalo twice trailed by a two-goal margin before rattling off six unanswered goals. ### Team Streaks and Goaltending The Tampa Bay Lightning crushed the Winnipeg Jets (6:4), handing their opponents their seventh consecutive loss; Pontus Holmberg led the way with four points (a goal and three assists), while Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli each picked up three points. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Dallas Stars on the road (5:2) to claim their fourth straight victory, with all four games of the streak coming away from home; Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook scored twice each, with a single goal from Philip Danault. The St. Louis Blues snapped a two-game goalless drought by defeating the Boston Bruins (4:1): Robert Thomas and Philip Broberg each tallied three points, Jimmy Snuggerud and Jake Neighbours also scored, and goaltender Joel Hofer stopped 31 shots, including 14 in the third period. The Carolina Hurricanes topped the Columbus Blue Jackets (3:2) thanks to goals from Jordan Martinook, Logan Stankoven, and Mark Jankowski. For Vancouver, the loss to the Sharks marked their tenth defeat in their last 12 games. ### Resonance Surrounding Detroit The Detroit Red Wings' victory over the Chicago Blackhawks (4:1) took place against the backdrop of a high-profile situation within the club: on this day, the team suspended former captain Dylan Larkin, who informed management that he no longer wanted to play for the team and was awaiting a trade. On the ice, the main star of the match was Viktor Arvidsson with three goals and an assist, while Lucas Raymond added another goal for the hosts. ### Game Day Summary The Washington Capitals defeated the Nashville Predators on the road (4:3): the decisive goal in the 10th minute of the third period was scored by Alex Tuch, extending his scoring streak to three games and reaching five game-winning goals on the season—the league high at the time of the game; Hutson scored twice, while Filip Forsberg netted a double for Nashville. In total, the 11 games on the night of October 30 brought hat-tricks, overtime battles, and comebacks, cementing its status as one of the most dramatic game days of the current NHL regular season. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Анахайм" и "Баффало" устроили голевую перестрелку и три хет-трика: результаты НХЛ](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/winter/anahaym-ta-baffalo-vlashtuvali-golovu-perestrilku-1793344297.html) - All match results, goalscorers, hat-tricks, overtimes, comebacks, and information regarding Larkin's suspension are taken directly from the source text without changes. ## FAQ ### How many NHL games took place on the night of October 30? There were 11 matches played in the NHL regular season on the night of October 30. ### Who scored a hat-trick in the Utah Mammoth vs. Pittsburgh Penguins game? Logan Cooley scored a hat-trick; his team won in overtime 4:3, with Sergachev scoring the overtime winner. ### What happened with Dylan Larkin in Detroit? Detroit suspended former captain Dylan Larkin after he informed management that he no longer wanted to play for the team and was awaiting a trade. ### Which game was the highest-scoring of the night? The highest-scoring game took place in Anaheim, where the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Ducks 7:6.