Alex Ovechkin's Hat Trick Brings Him Closer to NHL Goal Record

Ovechkin's three goals put him just 13 shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record as the Capitals dominate the Oilers 7-3.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st, and 882nd career goals, marking his 32nd career hat trick and bringing him within 13 goals of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894.
The Washington Capitals moved back to the top of the NHL standings with the win, extending their point streak to eight games (5-0-3).
Dylan Strome contributed a goal and two assists, while Connor McMichael, Tom Wilson, and Jakob Chychrun also scored for the Capitals.
Leon Draisaitl scored his league-leading 42nd goal for the Edmonton Oilers, who have now lost three consecutive games.
Calvin Pickard, the Oilers' goaltender, allowed six goals on 32 shots, becoming the 181st goalie Ovechkin has scored against, the most in NHL history.