Gregor scores first NHL hat-trick as Sharks enjoy rare feel-good night

TEMPE, Ariz. — Noah Gregor had three goals, Kyle Criscuolo and Danil Guschin scored their first NHL goals and the San Jose Sharks routed the Arizona Coyotes 7-2 on Saturday night.

Criscuolo and Gushchin were recalled from the San Jose Barracuda on Saturday and helped the Sharks to their third straight victory after a nine-game losing streak that left them at the bottom of the NHL standings. Chicago and Columbus have since slid into a tie for the league’s worst record.

Jacob Peterson and Logan Couture also scored for San Jose ...