The captain scored three goals for the first time since Dec. 31, 2022, in a 5-2 victory over the Golden Knights.

Alex Ovechkin scored three goals Sunday night to continue his pursuit of Wayne Gretzy's career record, and former Golden Knight Logan Thompson saved 40 shots in his first game back at T-Mobile Arena as the Washington Capitals beat Vegas 5-2.

LAS VEGAS -- Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick for the Washington Capitals in a 5-2 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday. It was the 31st NHL hat trick for Ovechkin, who has 866 career goals. He is 29 away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL record of 894 goals.