Justin Sourdif nets 1st hat trick as Caps hold off slumping Ducks

Justin Sourdif had three goals and two assists and the Washington Capitals hung on to beat the visiting Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night.

Connor McMichael had four assists, Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, and Ryan Leonard and John Carlson each had a goal and an assist for the Capitals, who built a 5-1 lead before needing two empty-net goals to seal the win.

Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves for Washington, which entered the game having lost two straight and three of four.

Chris Kreider...