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 all-time 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