PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — Mikey Eyssimont recorded a hat trick and eight shots on goal as Providence defeated Charlotte 6-2 on Saturday at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Simon Zajíček stopped 27 shots and also scored for the Bruins, who improved to 1-3. Nathan Bastian had one goal and one assist with nine shots for the Checkers, who fell to 1-2. Henri Jokiharju added two assists and three shots. Lukas Reichel, Brendan Gaunce and Zajíček also scored for Providence. Robert Mastrosimone contributed a goal and an assist for Charlotte. Brian Halonen had an assist and five shots, while Ty Gallagher and Dans Locmelis each added an assist. Donovan Sebrango and Navrin Mutter also recorded assists. Providence led 2-1 after the first period and 3-2 after the second. Eyssimont scored twice in the third period, and his hat trick highlighted a three-goal surge. Providence finished with seven penalties, while Charlotte had six. Attendance was 4,878.