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Capitals Triumph: Sourdif's Hat Trick Highlights 7-4 Victory

1/6/2026

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The Washington Capitals defeated the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on January 5, 2026.
Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists.
This was the first Capitals rookie hat trick since Alex Ovechkin in 2006.
Connor McMichael contributed four assists, and Alex Ovechkin scored twice to end a four-game drought.
Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves as Washington sealed the win after Anaheim closed the gap to 5-4.

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The Washington Capitals defeated the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on January 5, 2026.
Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists.
This was the first Capitals rookie hat trick since Alex Ovechkin in 2006.
Connor McMichael contributed four assists, and Alex Ovechkin scored twice to end a four-game drought.
Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves as Washington sealed the win after Anaheim closed the gap to 5-4.