ANAHEIM, Calif. - Aliaksei Protas' hat trick leads the Washington Capitals to a 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on March 11, 2025 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. and The Sporting Tribune's Ric Tapia was ice level to capture the following TST Images.

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates his first period goal with Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6), Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the game against the Anaheim Ducks on March 11, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) makes a save against Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) during the game on March 11, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (34) battle for the puck during the game on March 11, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Anaheim Ducks left wing Alex Killorn (17) during the game on March 11, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (34) celebrates with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson (43), Anaheim Ducks right wing Sam Colangelo (64) and Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) during the game against the Washington Capitals on March 11, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Anaheim Ducks defenseman Olen Zellweger (51) skates with the puck during the game against the Washington Capitals on March 11, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) shoots during the game against the Washington Capitals on March 11, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Washington Capitals left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) celebrates a goal with Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) and Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) during the game against the Anaheim Ducks on March 11, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16) and Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) battle for the puck during the game between the Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks on March 11, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) celebrates his hat trick with Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74), Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the game against the Anaheim Ducks on March 11, 2025 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.