Eaves Scores His First NHL Hat Trick

Playing three road games in four nights after the holiday break, the Detroit Red Wings completed a three-game sweep Wednesday with a 7 - 3 victory over the Dallas Stars. Patrick Eaves got his first career hat trick, scoring his third goal on an empty net with 2:14 left in the game.  Brad Stuart, Jiri Hudler, Nicklas Lidstrom and Chris Draper also scored for the Wings.