Mikkel Boedker doesn't want to be benched again.
The San Jose Sharks forward - who signed a four-year, $16-million contract in Silicon Valley in July - felt the wrath of head coach Peter DeBoer last week, sitting for all but two shifts in a loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
In his next game, Boedker responded, tallying a goal Saturday versus Detroit. It was only his third of the season, though.
Fast forward to Tuesday night, when Boedker struck again, this time netting a hat trick versus the Edmonton Oilers in just two periods - doubling his season total.
Boedker, signed to provide secondary scoring in San Jose, had been ice cold, recording only six assists along with his lowly goal total.
However, it seems like he might be starting to turn the corner.
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