Buchnevich scored a hat-trick in the NHL playoff game against Winnipeg

Russian hockey player Pavel Buchnevich from the St. Louis Blues scored a hat trick in the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets.

The game ended with a score of 7:2 in favor of the St. Louis Blues. Buchnevich scored three goals, and Cam Fowler, Jordan Kairu, Alexey Toropchenko and Colton Paraiko also scored. David Gustafsson and Neil Pionk scored for Winnipeg.

Buchnevich was named the second star of the match. He has already scored six points in the current Stanley Cup draw.

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