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Sourdif's Hat Trick Powers Capitals Over Ducks 7-4
6 Jan
Summary
- Justin Sourdif achieved his first NHL hat trick with two assists.
- Alex Ovechkin contributed two goals, while Connor McMichael had four assists.
- The Anaheim Ducks suffered their sixth consecutive loss in the 7-4 defeat.

Justin Sourdif recorded his first NHL hat trick and added two assists as the Washington Capitals defeated the Anaheim Ducks 7-4. The Capitals, ending a two-game skid, also saw Alex Ovechkin score twice and Connor McMichael contribute four assists. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves in the decisive victory.
The Ducks struggled, with Chris Kreider, Alex Killorn, Jacob Trouba, and Beckett Sennecke scoring their goals. Anaheim has now lost six consecutive games. Despite a strong rally attempt in the third period where they outshot Washington 17-5, the Ducks couldn't overcome the deficit.
Washington played without Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas, both listed as day-to-day. The Ducks are continuing a four-game road trip, with their next game scheduled in Philadelphia.




