Morgan Geekie delivered a spectacular hat trick, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for the Boston Bruins, who fell 6-5 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. Despite the loss, the Bruins secured a crucial point as the regular season winds down, though their pattern of overtime defeats continues to be a concern.

Geekie, who had been held scoreless in his previous 17 games, exploded for three goals, showcasing the instant chemistry on his new line with David Pastrnak and Elias Lindholm. Pastrnak, a perennial scoring threat, assisted on two of Geekie's goals, highlighting a potent new offensive combination for Boston. "We have good chemistry," Pastrnak said. "He reads off me really well. I need him to score goals."

The Bruins started strong, taking a 3-2 lead into the first intermission thanks to goals from Geekie (two) and Hampus Lindholm, who netted his first since January. However, the game flipped dramatically in the second period. The Hurricanes scored three goals in a blistering 3:16 span, chasing Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman from the net after he allowed five goals on 23 shots.

Boston showed resilience, clawing back in the third period. Pavel Zacha scored his 30th goal of the season—a career first—and Geekie completed his hat trick to force overtime. Yet, the Hurricanes ultimately prevailed in the extra frame. For the Bruins, the offensive outburst from Geekie and Zacha is a promising sign for the playoffs, but tightening up defensively will be key as they look to turn these hard-fought points into wins.