The story

The Ducks created more, 3.2 expected goals to 2.6, and lost 7-4 to the Capitals. Hat trick for Justin Sourdif, plus two assists. Four points for Connor McMichael: four assists. The Ducks outshot the Capitals 45-29.

• Justin SourdifHat trick

  Hat trick for Justin Sourdif, plus two assists. He has 8 goals this season. He played 16:59 and had three shots on goal. The Capitals beat the Ducks 7-4.

• Connor McMichaelBig night

  Four points for Connor McMichael: four assists. He has 25 points in 43 games this season. He played 21:37 and had two shots on goal. It finished 7-4 for the Capitals.

• Charlie LindgrenBusy night

  Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves on 45 shots. That was 0.8 goals worse than an average goalie would do against the same chances. The Capitals beat the Ducks 7-4.

• Beckett SenneckeStreak

  Beckett Sennecke has scored in 3 straight games. He also had 9 shot attempts against an average of 3.9. The Ducks lost 7-4 to the Capitals.

• Alex OvechkinTwo goals

  Alex Ovechkin scored twice. His goal stood up as the winner. That was his 17th goal of the season. The Capitals beat the Ducks 7-4.

• Petr MrazekRough night

  Petr Mrazek allowed 5 goals on shots worth 2.4 expected goals. That is 2.6 more than an average goalie would have given up. The Ducks lost 7-4 to the Capitals.