Ovechkin Leads Capitals Past Senators in Overtime

In a tightly contested matchup, the Washington Capitals edged the Ottawa Senators 1-0 in overtime, with Alex Ovechkin scoring the game-winner. Ovechkin's goal, his 874th career tally, marked a record as he became the first player to score against 179 different goalies in NHL history. Both goaltenders, Ottawa's Leevi Merilainen and Washington's Logan Thompson, delivered strong performances, with Merilainen making 26 saves and Thompson achieving his second consecutive shutout with 25 saves. The Senators struggled on the power play, going 0-for-3, while the Capitals managed just one shot during their only power-play opportunity in regulation. This victory increased the Capitals' winning streak to three games and solidified their lead in the Metropolitan Division. The Senators, despite the loss, showed they can compete with top teams, a sentiment echoed by their coach Travis Green prior to the game.