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Ovechkin's Hat Trick Makes Him NHL's All-Time Scoring Leader

11/22/2025

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Summary

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 33rd career hat trick in an 8-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on November 20, 2025.
The hat trick gave Ovechkin his 907th career goal, making him the NHL's all-time leading scorer.
Ovechkin moved past Joe Sakic into 10th place on the all-time points list with 1,643 points.
Ovechkin opened the scoring one minute into the game.
Montreal Canadiens suffered its fifth straight loss.

History

Historical Context

Wayne Gretzky, known as "The Great One," retired in 1999 with a record 894 career goals, a benchmark that stood for over two decades. In 2025, Alexander Ovechkin surpassed this milestone, highlighting the evolution of scoring in the NHL. Gretzky's legacy includes 61 records at retirement, emphasizing his unparalleled impact on the sport and setting a high standard for future players.

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Story summary

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 33rd career hat trick in an 8-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on November 20, 2025.
The hat trick gave Ovechkin his 907th career goal, making him the NHL's all-time leading scorer.
Ovechkin moved past Joe Sakic into 10th place on the all-time points list with 1,643 points.
Ovechkin opened the scoring one minute into the game.
Montreal Canadiens suffered its fifth straight loss.

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