Hurricanes overcome Eichel hat trick, defeat Sabres in OTSource: NHL.com ‘Eichel’s was the first hat trick by a Sabres player at home since April 5, 2011, when Thomas Vanek did it in a 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.’ Related posts: Buffalo 8, Tampa Bay 5 Vanek Nets First Career Hat Trick In Dominant Win Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage Sabres to open home schedule against Hurricanes Habs Overcome Vanek’s Two, Score 3-2 Win