Capitals Triumph Over Golden Knights in Las Vegas

Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal-scoring record after scoring a hat trick to lead the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Ovechkin now has 866 career goals, just 29 shy of Gretzky's record of 894 goals, and his performance marked his 31st career hat trick and 176th multi-goal game. The Capitals also saw contributions from Jakob Chychrun and Jakub Vrana, while Logan Thompson made 40 saves against his former team, the Golden Knights. This victory was significant as it marked the Capitals' first regular-season win at T-Mobile Arena, where they previously won the 2018 Stanley Cup. The Golden Knights, meanwhile, played a tribute video for Thompson, who was visibly emotional. The Capitals' win improved their record to 12-4-1, highlighting their strong performance this season.