Alex Ovechkin's Historic Hat Trick, Team Contributions, and Capitals' Dominance Over Penguins & Oilers

In the latest episode of Locked On Capitals, excitement is building around Alex Ovechkin, who recently scored a hat trick in a 7-3 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. This impressive performance marks a historic milestone, making Ovechkin the first NHL player to score at least 200 goals across three decades and bringing his career total to 882 goals, just 13 shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. At 39, Ovechkin continues to play at an elite level, showcasing a “game by game” mentality as he seeks to break records and lead the Capitals to success. The Capitals are also benefiting from strong contributions from the entire team, with players like Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome, and Jakob Chychrun stepping up to ensure a well-rounded offensive attack. Recently, the team achieved an 8-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, with standout performances from Pierre-Luc Dubois and Chychrun, who both made significant contributions on the scoreboard. As the Capitals gear up for the final stretch of the regular season, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation as they pursue their goals and prepare for the playoffs. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.Trade CoffeeGet 40% off your first order with Trade at drinktrade.com/lockedonnhl. Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!  FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.