Watch: Andrei Svechnikov's hat trick as Carolina Hurricanes defeat Montreal Canadiens 5-3 

In a stunning display of offensive prowess, Andrei Svechnikov of the Carolina Hurricanes secured his third career hat trick in a thrilling 5-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. This remarkable achievement, marking a "hat trick of hat tricks," showcased Svechnikov's undeniable talent and his pivotal role in securing the win for the Hurricanes.

Andrei Svechnikov wasted no time making an impact, tipping a Brent Burns shot past Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau just 95 seconds into the game. This early goal set the tone for what would be a spectacular night for the 23-year-old winger, who went on to score the final two goals of the game in the third period, including the game-winner into an empty net.

The hat trick was a testament to Andrei Svechnikov's resilience and determination, especially considering his challenging start to the season. Recovering from knee surgery in March and battling an upper-body injury, Svechnikov showcased his return to peak form with a string of outstanding performances.

In the five games since his return to the lineup, he has accumulated five goals and eight points, proving that he is back to full health and ready to make a significant impact for the Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes, powered by Andrei Svechnikov's hat trick, take care of Montreal Canadiens in 5-3 win

Sebastian Aho played a crucial supporting role in the victory, contributing four assists that further highlighted the Hurricanes' offensive prowess. Additionally, goaltender Antti Raanta, making his first NHL appearance since Dec. 15, made 18 saves to secure the win for Carolina.

The Canadiens, coming off a five-day holiday break, fought hard with goals from Mitchell Stephens, Mike Matheson and Josh Anderson. Anderson's breakaway goal just 25 seconds into the third period tied the game 3-3.

The win is a big one for the Carolina Hurricanes, who accomplished twofold in the win over the Canadiens. The first is for goalie Antti Raanta to get back to his winning ways after being sent down to Chicago recently and brought back up. The Hurricanes have been searching for more consistency in net.

The second reason the win is big for the Hurricanes is that they found a way to put the puck in the net consistently, something they had struggled with recently in an ever-increasingly difficult Metro Division. Should the Hurricanes find themselves back in the playoffs, they'll need to light up the scoreboard like they did against the Montreal Canadiens.