Air carrier Captain reported that during arrival the Captain's side windshield cracked due to possible hail damage. The flight continued safely to the destination airport.

Narrative

On the ZZZZZ Arrival direct to ZZZZZ1; there was weather over ZZZZZ2 and ATC allowed us to deviate as necessary; direct ZZZ when able. GPS XX was in use. We proceeded direct to ZZZZZ3 because that kept us east of most of the weather. We were at 22;000 ft. in light rain and occasional light chop. My gain was +1 and only painting green. Suddenly; there was a loud pop and the CA (Captain)-side windshield shattered. A few seconds later; ATC descended us to 19;000 ft. and speed 250. I immediately asked the FO (First Officer) to ask for lower and let ATC know our windshield is cracked and damaged. They did and ATC asked if we wanted to [request priority handling]. We [requested priority handling] and ATC gave us 11;000 ft. I expedited our descent with flight spoilers but maintained speed 250 due to the damaged windshield.I then called for the windshield cracked or damaged QRC/QRH in the NON-MESSAGES section. The FO ran that down to Step X; When Below 8000 ft. We then transferred controls and I ran procedure items with the FAs; made a quick PA; and ACARS'd Maintenance Control. ATC asked reason for the cracked windshield; souls; and fuel onboard. I gave them that and told them possible hail. By the time I finished that; we were well below 8;000 ft. and I finished the QRH. As we were turning onto the approach; we agreed to let the FO maintain controls since her side was good; it was raining in ZZZ; and ceilings were 800 ft. We transferred the Flight Director. As I was starting the Descent Checklist; the FO called for the Before Landing Checklist. I completed both checklists. We fully configured at the FAF; [was] stable shortly after; and the FO made a great approach. We cancelled the [priority handling] after clearing the runway.