Watch: Ovechkin records 16th hat trick, passes Jagr for most by active player

Alex Ovechkin continues to prove he's one of the greatest goal scorers of all time.

The Washington Capitals' superstar winger recorded a hat trick against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, marking the 16th three-goal game of his career.

The 16 hat tricks puts Ovechkin one ahead of Jaromir Jagr among active NHL players, according to Hockey Reference.

Here's a look at the goal that caused the hats to rain down from the stands.

Ovi! Hat trick! Unbelievable shot!pic.twitter.com/SM4Vu8xndh

- NHL (@NHL) November 24, 2016

The NHL record for hat tricks is held by Wayne Gretzky, who recorded 50. While that won't be touched, Ovechkin has a good shot at setting a new benchmark for Capitals players.

That's Ovechkin's 16th career hat trick. He's three shy of Bondra's franchise record. #CapsBlues

- Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) November 24, 2016

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