Capitals eke out win in Ottawa despite ‘worst period of the season’

The Washington Capitals secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday despite managing just six shots on goal over the final two periods. Pierre-Luc Dubois tied the game late in regulation before Cole Hutson scored the game-winner 1:14 into overtime, with Washington converting on its final two shots of the contest.

Goaltender Logan Thompson anchored the Capitals through a difficult second period that head coach Spencer Carbery described as the team's worst of the season. Matt Roy also scored for Washington, while Ridly Greig and Hayden Hodgson tallied for Ottawa. With his overtime assist, Alex Ovechkin tied Nicklas Backstrom for the franchise's all-time assists record at 762.