Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi made headlines across the hockey and sports world when it was revealed that he was the only player on the team roster and only one of four players in the NHL who had not received the COVID-19 vaccine by choice.
But now, he’s making headlines for a far more positive reason.
He scored his fourth goal of the night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the second Red Wings player to score four goals on opening night since Anthony Mantha accomplished the feat two years ago against the Dallas Stars:
Tyler Bertuzzi missed most of last season and underwent back surgery but his hands certainly didn't suffer. He gives the @DetroitRedWings a 2-0 lead 18 seconds into the second period. Nick Leddy and Moritz Seider (first NHL point) assisted. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/yzKSgEW9oR
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) October 15, 2021
If you are willing to go to the hard places, you will be rewarded. Tyler Bertuzzi wins the battle here for his second goal of the game, this one assisted by Gustav Lindstrom and Adam Erne. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/YXvo6jKYXy
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) October 15, 2021
Tyler Bertuzzi completes the hat trick with this goal coming on the 4-on-3 power play. Robby Fabbri and Lucas Raymond get the assists. First NHL point for Raymond. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/ZyEjEhg1OF
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) October 15, 2021
Tyler Bertuzzi has already been an All-Star and is making the *very* early bid to make it again as he scores his FOURTH goal of the game. Moritz Seider gets his second assist. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/F1u8tW3cd9
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) October 15, 2021
