Alex Ovechkin achieved a remarkable hat trick, scoring his 880th to 882nd career goals, which places him 13 goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. His performance lifted the Washington Capitals to a commanding 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Ovechkin's scoring included a clean wrist shot, a power-play goal, and an empty-netter. This season marks Ovechkin's second hat trick and he’s now one of three players to accomplish multiple hat tricks after age 39. The Capitals are back atop the standings with this win, while the Oilers continue to struggle after three consecutive losses.
Ovechkin scores hat trick, moves 13 goals from breaking Gretzky's NHL record, leading Capitals to 7-3 win over Oilers and returning to league's top spot.
Ovechkin's remarkable feat makes him the third player in NHL history with multiple hat tricks at 39 or older, showcasing his ageless talent.
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