Aliaksei Protas celebrated his first NHL hat trick while the Washington Capitals triumphed over the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 7-4, marking their fifth consecutive win. Alex Ovechkin showcased his playmaking abilities with three assists, inching closer to becoming the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, now only nine goals behind Wayne Gretzky's 894. Pierre-Luc Dubois contributed significantly with one goal and two assists. The Ducks tied the game at 4-4 before the Capitals surged ahead with three goals in the final minutes, including a decisive empty-netter from Protas.

Key performances also came from Frank Vatrano, Drew Helleson, and Pavel Mintyukov, each providing a goal and an assist for Anaheim. However, it was Protas’ standout performance that caught the spotlight, as he recorded his fifth multi-goal game in the last 37 outings. The Capitals' offensive depth was highlighted by contributions from Nic Dowd and Anthony Beauvillier, while Logan Thompson made 25 saves in net. The Capitals look to continue their momentum against the Kings on Thursday, while the Ducks prepare for a match against Utah.

In a dominating performance, the Anaheim Ducks secured their fifth consecutive home victory by beating the Vancouver Canucks 5-2. Key players included Frank Vatrano, Cutter Gauthier, and Ryan Strome, who all scored during a pivotal second period. Lukas Dostal made 22 saves in goal, contributing to the Ducks' eighth win in 11 matches. Despite a strong opening from the Canucks, who scored two quick goals, the Ducks responded with five unanswered goals, marking a significant momentum shift.

Strome's game-winning goal late in the second period was crucial, showcasing his scoring ability alongside Troy Terry, who rounded off the scoring with an empty-net goal. The Ducks have shown resilience, particularly in their recent home stretch, reflecting a turnaround in their season after a rough start.

In a thrilling comeback, the Anaheim Ducks overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday. The decisive moment came from Alex Killorn, who scored the tiebreaker with under nine minutes remaining. The Ducks got a boost from Mason McTavish and Frank Vatrano, who netted goals just 40 seconds apart in the second period, marking a significant turnaround after trailing 2-0 at the end of the first period. Despite the loss, the Canadiens managed to score a short-handed goal from Joel Armia and a power-play goal from Christian Dvorak.

Goaltender Lukas Dostal secured the win with 21 saves, while Sam Montembeault stopped 19 shots for Montreal. This victory marks the Ducks' fourth win in five games, showcasing their potential despite ongoing inconsistencies. Conversely, the Canadiens faced their fifth consecutive loss, continuing a tough road trip in California.

In a thrilling comeback, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in a hard-fought game at home. After trailing by two goals, the Ducks rallied back with Mason McTavish and Frank Vatrano scoring in quick succession during the second period to level the score. Alex Killorn then netted the decisive goal late in the third period, securing the Ducks' fourth victory in five games.

The Canadiens initially took the lead with Joel Armia's short-handed goal and Christian Dvorak's power-play tally in the first period. However, despite a strong start, Montreal faltered as Anaheim's Lukas Dostal made 21 saves to preserve the win. This defeat marks Montreal’s fifth straight loss as they continue their California road trip.

Matt Coronato's standout performance propelled the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Coronato netted two goals and contributed an assist, marking a significant contribution as the Flames continue their pursuit of playoff contention in the Western Conference against the Vancouver Canucks. Blake Coleman and Adam Klapka also added to the Flames' scoreline, while Dustin Wolf's impressive 31 saves secured the win against the Ducks, who struggled with a lone goal from Frank Vatrano.

The match, highlighted by trade speculations, saw the Flames' GM confirm a trade involving Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier, bringing in Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee. Coronato’s late-game goals sealed the match, showcasing his growing influence and skill. The Flames' ability to capitalize on turnovers was evident, particularly in their second-period comeback.