The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer joined another exclusive club Thursday night.
During the Washington Capitals’ Nov. 20 game against the Montreal Canadiens, Alex Ovechkin recorded the 33rd hat trick of his career. It’s his first since he turned 40 years old in September.
He scored off the faceoff on a power play in the first period, extended the Capitals’ lead with his second goal in the third period and sealed the hat trick with an empty-net goal. Washington won, 8-4.
After a slow start to the season Ovechkin has caught fire. He’s scored in four straight games and in five of his past six. He’s extended his record to 907 career goals.
Alex Ovechkin hat trick, Capitals vs. Canadiens highlights
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