In a surprising turn of events during an NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals, Lightning player Brayden Point secured his fifth hat-trick in the league. The goal that clinched his hat-trick came in an unconventional way. Capitals goalie, Charlie Lindgren, attempted to play the puck behind his back but accidentally slid it into his own net. Despite the error, Lindgren later made crucial saves, helping the Caps win 5-4.

Point commented that mistakes happen in the game and Lindgren received support from his teammates. Before Lindgren's gaffe, Tampa Bay had led for most of the game with Point and Michael Eyssimont scoring early goals. However, the Capitals evened the score with goals from Andrew Mangiapane, Aliaksei Protas, and Dylan Strome. Point's hat-trick temporarily put the Lightning ahead, but the Capitals reclaimed the lead and secured the win.

Tampa Bay's coach Jon Cooper, marking his 900th NHL game, acknowledged that both teams played well. The Capitals improved their season record to 15-6-1, while the Lightning dropped to 11-8-2.

Lightning's Point Scores Hat-Trick in Surprising Way

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