Alex Ovechkin Scores 21st Career Hat Trick
6 years agoWashington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scored his 21st career hat trick and Niklas Backstrom picked up four assists when the Stanley Cup champs easily took care of the Red Wings on Tuesday. The Capitals captain has now scored in four straight games, taking his tally for the season to a league-best 25 goals. Ovechkin hadn't netted a hatty since Nov. 25, 2017. He'll look to extend his streak on Friday against the Hurricanes. Ovechkin has 36 goals and 85 points in 73 career appearances against Carolina.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN