Tom Wilson's first hat trick leads Washington Capitals past slumping Anaheim Ducks 5-4


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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Tom Wilson scored with 5:38 left to complete his first career hat trick in his 700th game, and the Washington Capitals extended the Anaheim Ducks' losing streak to eight with a 5-4 victory. Wilson scored twice during Washington's four-goal first period. He added a late power-play goal after Anaheim had trimmed the Caps' lead to 4-3 on Brock McGinn's goal with 8:15 to play. Alex Ovechkin got his second assist of the night on Wilson's third goal, giving him 1,499 career points. Tristan Luneau scored his first NHL goal for the Ducks.

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