The Washington Capitals traveled to Ottawa to face off against their Canadian counterparts, the Senators, on Thursday night. In a game marked by few scoring chances, Alex Ovechkin scored the winning goal in overtime to secure a 1-0 victory for the Caps.
The first period was a lackluster affair for the Capitals, with Ottawa finding success through their man-to-man defense and creating several scoring opportunities. However, Logan Thompson’s stellar play kept the game scoreless as the teams headed into intermission.
In the second period, the Capitals managed only one shot on goal in over 12 minutes of play, but they began to turn things around in the third. A late power play chance boosted their momentum, and they faded near the end but did enough to force overtime.
Ovechkin’s 874th career goal proved to be the game-winner, securing a thrilling 1-0 victory for the Capitals. The win marked Logan Thompson’s second shutout in as many games, and sets up a rivalry matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on Saturday night.
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