Nick Schmaltz tallies first NHL hat trick

Jan. 27—TEMPE, Ariz. — Nick Schmaltz has always been a pass-first player. But on Thursday night, he played the role of goal-scorer for the Arizona Coyotes. Schmaltz tallied a natural hat trick — three consecutive goals — during Arizona's 5-0 win over the St. Louis Blues. It marked Schmaltz's first NHL hat trick in 401 career games (397 regular-season, four playoff). All three goals came at ...