Ovechkin Shines: Hat-Trick and Rise in NHL Historical Statistics

In a display of offensive power, Alex Ovechkin, star of the Washington Capitals, continued his impressive legacy in the NHL, leading his team to a resounding victory over the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 8-4. Ovechkin, with his thirty-third hat-trick of his career, tied Brett Hull for fourth place in NHL history in this category. In addition, he added an assist, which allowed him to move up to tenth place on the total points list, surpassing Joe Sakic. The 38-year-old Russian forward extended his NHL goal record to 907, with 10 goals in 21 games this season. His total points tally rises to 1,643, surpassing Sakic by two.

I’m just trying to do my job, enjoy the moment and the time.

Alex Ovechkin

Ovechkin opened the scoring in the first period with a power play goal, followed by an assist in the second period that gave the Capitals the definitive advantage. In the third period, he scored two more goals, demonstrating his ability to score in crucial moments. The player has scored in four consecutive games and has seven goals in his last six matches. After all he has done, we are still amazed at what he can do, and I’m sure he’s not about to slow down.

According to data, Ovechkin is the second player in NHL history with six goals in a span of four games at 38 years old or older. After a home victory against Edmonton, the Capitals have achieved three consecutive wins, improving their record to 11-8-2. This was the Capitals’ only away game in an eight-game stretch. On the other hand, Montreal has suffered five consecutive defeats and seven in their last eight matches.