Aliaksei Protas Scores Hat Trick, Capitals Win 7-4 Over Ducks

Aliaksei Protas achieved his first NHL hat trick, scoring three goals in the Washington Capitals' 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, extending the Capitals' winning streak to five games. Protas's performance included tying the game late in the first period and scoring the decisive empty-net goal, highlighting his significant contribution to the match. Alex Ovechkin assisted on Protas's final goal, adding to his own three assists, while Pierre-Luc Dubois also recorded three points in the game. The Capitals maintained a strong offensive effort with a total of 42 shots on goal and received contributions from various players, including Dylan Strome and Nic Dowd. Despite a competitive game that saw the score tied at 4-4, Washington pulled ahead in the final minutes, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. This win marked the Capitals' sixth game scoring seven goals this season, the most in the league.