Ovechkin's Playoff Hat Trick vs. Pittsburgh (5/4/2009)

May 4, 2009 - In game 2 of his first series beyond the first round, Alex Ovechkin provided one of the greatest single-game performances in Capitals playoff history. Not only was it the first Caps playoff hat trick in 16 years, it came in his first series against rivals Sidney Crosby and Pittsburgh Penguins. Relive his highlights from one of the most unforgettable games in NHL history.

Had to mix in the NHL Network re-broadcast since the NBCSN one put a bunch of graphics on the screen during the hat trick goal and edited the final buzzer for some reason.

Period 1 -
Ovechkin redirects puck between legs and almost scores - 0:00
Hit on Jordan Staal - 0:35
Replays - 0:48
Ovechkin pulls puck between legs after coming off bench, gets shot on goal, scrum ensues - 1:54

Period 2 -
Goal #1 - 2:45
Great deke around Hal Gill and shot on goal - 4:00

Period 3 -
Goal #2 - 4:55
Big hit on Evgeni Malkin - 6:14
Goal #3 - 6:43 (full version -    • Ovechkin Playoff Hat Trick Goal (5/4/2009)  )
Ovechkin clears puck to seal game - 8:11

More classic Ovechkin games -    • Classic Ovechkin Games  

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