Sanford netted a hat trick in Monday's 7-5 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Sanford scored once in each period, opening with a power-play tally before adding the final pair at even strength. The 27-year-old entered Monday with just three points this season, so he doubled his output with the impressive showing. Sanford has five goals, one assist, 25 shots on net, 32 hits and a minus-3 rating in 16 appearances, though he's mainly been limited to third-line minutes.