Tom Wilson's first hat trick sends Capitals past Ducks

Tom Wilson celebrated his 700th NHL game with his first career hat trick to lead the visiting Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. It was the 12th multi-goal game of Wilson's career and his first since March 1, 2023, also at Anaheim. Anthony Mantha and Nic Dowd each added a goal for Washington, which won its second straight game and prevailed for the seventh time in nine games.