Aug 6, 2025
🎩 Hat Trick Duel: Goring vs. Cloutier (1980 Throwback)
March 30, 1980: The Islanders' new acquisition, Butch Goring, notched his first hat trick with the team in a wild 9-6 win over the Nordiques.
His four-point night matched Quebec’s Real Cloutier, who also had a hat trick and assist in the high-scoring affair. The game featured 78 total shots and set the tone for Goring’s crucial role in the Isles' upcoming Cup dynasty.