Pavel Zacha is the Bruins’ Mr. Everything.

If they need him to play center, he does that. If they need him to play wing, he can do that, too. Power play? Penalty kill? Yup and yup.

But often lost in his versatility is the fact that the 28-year-old Zacha was drafted sixth overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2015 and he’s got a lot of skill, too. That came to the forefront in Saturday’s 10-2 drubbing of the Rangers when Zacha was one of two players to notch their first hat trick.

It’s not surprising that it was the first one for the 23-year-old Khusnutdinov, who is just finding himself in his NHL career. It is a little surprising for a player as skilled as Zacha. But in his 672nd NHL game, he crossed that bucket item off his list.

“It took longer than I thought it would. But I try to play a two-way game. Today when I scored two in the first period, I thought there was a chance to score a third and our line was going really well,” Zacha said.

His first goal came off an ankle-breaking move past Rangers defenseman Will Borgen. His second one on a 5-on-3 at the end of a first period was a bit unconventional. His shot from the side of the net appeared to have been stopped on the goal line but, after the horn sounded to the end the period and most of the Rangers headed for the dressing room and fans to the beer stand, a review showed that it did indeed cross the line. His third goal was a snipe from long distance that ended goalie Jonathan Quick’s afternoon.

But Zacha did not immediately get the shower of hats. Perhaps fans weren’t aware because of the nature of the second goal. Finally, one came down and then some more fluttered their way to the ice.

“It was strange for me, too. I hadn’t scored one yet. It was a good feeling,” Zacha said. “I’m happy that it was during a game that we had a great game as team and that’s why it feels so much better.”

Pasta the passer

Just before Khusnutdinov’s third of four goals, he and David Pastrnak were seen chatting at the faceoff circle. Seconds later, the B’s won the faceoff, Khusnutdinov went to the net and Pastrnak let a long shot fly. Khusnutdinov deflected it home for the hattie.

Was that what they were drawing up before the drop?

“I was looking for him and told him. I missed him in the second period. He wasn’t open,” Pastrnak said. “He did tell me, ‘I’m just going to go to the net for the rest of the night and that’s what he did. He ended up getting two tip goals. I’m really happy for him. He’s a really nice kid and it’s obviously fun to play with him.”

Khusnutdinov has played on every line this season but has seemingly found a home with Pastrnak and Fraser Minten.

“He’s a great kid who recognizes where he plays in the lineup. He’s very smart to recognize his role each and every game,” Pastrnak said. “Right now he’s playing with us. It’s fun to play with him and his speed. He’s so creative and strong on pucks for his size. He’s extremely strong on the puck and creates so many turnovers on the forecheck. I really enjoy seeing his improvement every game.”

Pastrnak had six helpers on the day, tying him with Bobby Orr and Ken Hodge for a single-game record.

“I like to make plays. Growing up, I was more of a playmaker. Obviously in the NHL, it flipped a little bit,” Pastrnak said. “I like to score goals, don’t get me wrong, but if I see somebody who is in better position than me, I always try to pass. It’s fun. It’ll probably be something I look back on when I retire but right now, I’ve got to stay in the moment and focus on the game (Sunday).”

Throwing shots

Mark Kastelic dropped the gloves with Sam Carrick in the second period. Carrick, a truly tough customer, landed a couple of shots and Kastelic was sporting a good lump on his right cheek bone. But it was Kastelic who landed the perfect right cross that knocked Carrick to the ice. With Carrick vulnerable, Kastelic took one more shot and earned an extra 10 minutes.

“It’s all adrenaline. I’d be lying if I didn’t say half the time you don’t really know what’s going on,” Kastelic said. “At the end, maybe I could have held back but I also ate a couple, too, so I was pretty much in the fight and I was just pretty much going on adrenaline and keep it going in our favor.”

Around the boards

Morgan Geekie had to leave the game to attend to a family matter but coach Marco Sturm said “it’s all good.”

Elias Lindholm also left the game late in the second period.

“He has a little issue that’s nagging. We just want to make sure. I don’t think it’s anything serious,” said Sturm, who termed the centerman a game-time decision for Sunday against the Penguins.

The news continues to be positive on Hampus Lindholm, who suffered an undisclosed injury in Vancouver last Saturday.

“I think it’s better than we thought. He’s been skating with the injured guys and hopefully he’ll be be back soon. I don’t know when, though,” Sturm said.

Lindholm is eligible to come off injured reserve on Sunday, but don’t expect him to be in the lineup for the 5 p.m. tilt against the Penguins. Sturm said he wants to see him Lindholm in a practice or at least a morning skate. They’re off on Monday so the first morning skate would be Tuesday morning ahead of the game against the Red Wings.

Jordan Harris, who broke his ankle in Brad Marchand’s homecoming game on October 21, is finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel, though it’s unclear when he’ll be ready for game action. He’s still on long-term injured reserve.

“I think he’s another guy wo got over the hump a little bit. He had some…not setbacks, he just took a little bit of time. But he’s smiling again so that’s a good sign. He’s feeling a lot better,” Sturm said.

Providence Bruins coach Ryan Mougenel has been named the head coach representing the Atlantic Division in the AHL All-Star extravaganza on February 10 and 11. The P-Bruins have been a juggernaut with a 24-6-1 record.