Ovechkin records 1st hat trick of the season in Capitals 5-2 win at Vegas

By Mark Anderson, The Associated Press on November 17, 2024.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights for a hat trick during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Alex Ovchkin recorded his first hat trick of the season, scoring three goals Sunday night for the Washington Capitals in their 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

It was his first hat trick since Dec. 31, 2022, against the Montreal Canadiens and 31st of his career, the sixth most in NHL history. Vegas became the 19th team in which Ovechkin scored at least three goals against in a game.

Ovechkin got the hat trick with an empty-net goal with 37 seconds left.

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