Alexis Lafrenière Scores Third Career Hat Trick as Rangers Beat Islanders 5–2
Alexis Lafrenière delivered his third career NHL hat trick on October 6, 2026, helping the New York Rangers defeat the New York Islanders 5–2 at Madison Square Garden. The 24-year-old forward scored three goals and added an assist in a four-point performance against his team’s biggest local rival.
The victory extended New York’s winning streak to four games and improved its home record to 3–0–0. The Rangers forward played a major role from the opening period, contributing to the early lead before putting the game away with two late goals.
Lafrenière Records Four Points Against Islanders
Lafrenière picked up his first point by assisting on Oliver Bjorkstrand‘s opening goal at 6:40 of the first period. His aggressive forecheck helped create the scoring opportunity, giving the Rangers an early advantage.
Just 25 seconds into the second period, Lafrenière scored his first goal of the night. Mika Zibanejad sent him a long pass from the defensive zone, and Lafrenière finished with a shot from the left faceoff circle.
The Islanders responded with goals from Bo Horvat and Calum Ritchie, tying the game 2–2. However, Bjorkstrand restored New York’s lead with a power-play goal late in the second period.
Alexis Lafrenière Hat Trick Completes Four-Point Night
With the Islanders pressing for an equalizer, Lafrenière scored into the empty net at 18:22 of the third period. He added another empty-net goal just 32 seconds later, completing his third career NHL hat trick and securing the 5–2 victory.
The performance also marked Lafrenière’s second career four-point game. His previous NHL hat tricks came against Arizona in March 2024 and Calgary in March 2026.
Igor Shesterkin made 17 saves for the Rangers, while Zibanejad finished with three assists. For Lafrenière, the milestone provided another encouraging sign of his offensive development as New York continued its strong start to the season. The Alexis Lafrenière hat trick was another milestone in the Rangers forward’s NHL career.
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