Alex Ovechkin scores 34th hat trick, ties Brett Hull
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- Alex Ovechkin (40) scored his 34th career hat trick, netting three goals—including an empty‑netter with 5.2 seconds left—to help Washington defeat Utah 7‑4.
- Ivan Miroshnichenko added two goals for the Capitals as they rallied to snap a two‑game losing streak.
- Washington Capitals recorded 35 saves by goaltender Logan Thompson, securing the win.
- Brett Hull was passed by Ovechkin for fourth‑most career hat tricks in NHL history, while Ovechkin now holds the record for hat tricks against 21 different franchises, per ESPN Research.
- Anthony Beauvillier and Rasmus Sandin each contributed a goal for Washington, expanding the lead in the second period.
Why it matters: Washington's win ends a two‑game skid, giving the Capitals a morale boost and reinforcing Ovechkin's historic scoring prowess, while Ovechkin's 34th hat trick propels him into fourth‑most all‑time and ties the record for most franchises with a hat trick, underscoring his elite status.
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