Alex Ovechkin is a professional ice hockey player widely regarded as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history. Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the most goals scored in NHL history with 894. Ovechkin is currently pursuing Gretzky's record. - Alex Ovechkin scored three goals against the Edmonton Oilers, marking his first hat trick since March 2023. - Ovechkin's hat trick increased his career goal total to 882, leaving him 13 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record. - The Washington Capitals defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7-3 in the game where Ovechkin scored his hat trick. - Calvin Pickard of the Edmonton Oilers became the 181st different goaltender that Ovechkin has scored on in his NHL career.