Washington Capitals star winger Alex Ovechkin had a hat trick last night and has become the third player in NHL history to reach 800 career goals. He is now one goal behind Hall of Famer Gordy Howe. Wayne Gretzky is the all-time leader with 894.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had to place defenseman Jeff Petry on long-term injured reserve. Petry after he suffered an upper-body injury after being hit into the boards during the Penguins win over Buffalo last Saturday. He will not be eligible to return to the lineup until mid-January.
The Pens visit Florida Thursday.
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