Alex Ovechkin caps off hat trick vs. Canadiens with career goal No. 806, NBC Sports Washington

Alex Ovechkin got the New Year s party started early with three of his team s nine goals against the Montreal Canadiens. The Great 8 now sits 88 goals behind Wayne Gretzky for the alltime record. NBC Sports Washington is the destination for breaking sports news, analysis, and commentary for the Washington Commanders, Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, and Washington Nationals. Plus, a few other teams from Washington, D. C., Virginia, and Maryland. FOLLOW NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: VISIT OUR SITE: SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY D. C. SPORTS NEWSLETTER: TEAM FOCUSED TWITTER ACCOUNTS Wizards: Capitals: Commanders: Alex Ovechkin caps off hat trick vs. Canadiens with career goal No. 806, NBC Sports Wa