Washington Capitals
Current season record
6–4–0 · 12 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 27, 2026.
Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators — Thursday, January 16, 2025 Game Analysis
Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Final/OT.
Game Analysis
Canadian Tire Centre
- USMNMT
- CanadaTSN, RDS
OTT
WSH
- Alex Ovechkin (21)
Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Game Summary — Thursday, January 16, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Washington Capitals won 1–0 at Canadian Tire Centre.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Game Analysis — Thursday, January 16, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Washington Capitals paired the victory with a 26–24 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 52.0% of the two teams’ combined shots. That gives the result support beyond the scoreline: the winning side also put more attempts on target. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Washington Capitals converted 0 of 1 power plays (0.0%); Ottawa Senators converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%). Neither team added a power-play goal, so neither gained a scoring edge from converting its man advantages.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Official Game Highlights — Thursday, January 16, 2025
Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Game Statistics — Thursday, January 16, 2025
| Statistic | Washington Capitals | Ottawa Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 26 | 24 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 1 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Hits | 25 | 20 |
| Blocked shots | 18 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Penalty minutes | 10 | 6 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Washington Capitals won 1–0 at Canadian Tire Centre.
Who scored
- Alex Ovechkin Goal (21) Snap Shot, assists: Rasmus Sandin (14)
Goalies
- Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 24 for Washington Capitals.
- Leevi Merilainen stopped 25 of 26 for Ottawa Senators.
Alex Ovechkin Goal (21) Snap Shot, assists: Rasmus Sandin (14) That made the score 1–0 in the OT, and Washington Capitals stayed ahead.