Alex Ovechkin registered his 33rd career hat trick and added an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Canadiens 8-4 in Montreal on Thursday night.

Ovechkin extended his goal streak to four games in the first meeting between the teams since Washington eliminated Montreal four games to one in a Stanley Cup Playoff first-round series last April. Ovechkin has 907 NHL goals, including 10 this season.

Ethen Frank had two goals and two assists, and Sonny Milano scored twice for the Capitals, who have won three straight. Charlie Lindgren made 24 saves.

Mike Matheson and Brendan Gallagher each had a goal and an assist for the Canadiens, who have lost five in a row. Sam Montembeault was lifted after allowing three goals on 10 shots. Jakub Dobes made 21 saves.

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