Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores an open net goal past Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) for a hat trick during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Utah Hockey Club centers Nick Schmaltz (8) and Logan Cooley (92) vie for the puck with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) as Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) and center Dylan Strome (17) look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)