Capitals Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky’s 894-goal NHL record, makes history with hat trick during Sunday’s 7–3 win over the Oilers

Alex Ovechkin’s standout performance against the Edmonton Oilers, including a hat trick, brings him closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record. Ovechkin’s season tally is now 29, with a career total of 882 goals, just 13 away from surpassing Gretzky’s 894.