John Carlson scores first career hat trick with Ducks after never doing so in 1,143 games with Capitals
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Key Points:
- John Carlson scored his first career hat trick in his 13th game with the Anaheim Ducks, after 1,143 games with the Washington Capitals without a three-goal game, leading the Ducks to a 6-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.
- Carlson’s three goals were his 2nd, 3rd, and 4th since joining the Ducks, bringing his season total to 14 goals, the most since his career-high 17 goals in the 2021-22 season.
- His goals included two power-play tallies and a game-opening strike, showcasing his offensive impact from the blue line.
- Carlson became only the third NHL defenseman aged 36 or older to score a hat trick, joining Mathieu Schneider and Nicklas Lidstrom, and is the fourth defenseman in Ducks history to achieve this feat.
- He was named First Star of the Game, boosting his point total with the Ducks to 12 points (4 goals, 8 assists) in 13 games.
