LAS VEGAS -- Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick for the Washington Capitals in a 5-2 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday. It was the 31st NHL hat trick for Ovechkin, who has 866 goals. He is 29 away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL record of 894 goals.

Alex Ovechkin scored three goals Sunday night to continue his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career record, and former Golden Knight Logan Thompson saved 40 shots in his first game back at T-Mobile Arena as the Washington Capitals beat Vegas 5-2.

Scoring hasn’t been an issue for the Vegas Golden Knights this season. Vegas is the second-best scoring team in the league at 4.12 goals per game and is in the top 10 for most shots on goal. However, on Sunday against the Washington Capitals, the Golden Knights couldn’t produce many scoring chances.