Facing the NHL’s top team, the Senators blew a 4-2 lead in the third period but kept their composure and defeated the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime. On his 28th birthday, Thomas Chabot scored the game-winner for the Sens, who earned their third consecutive victory to hold steady among the Atlantic's big three.

Strong special teams play on both ends helped push the Ottawa Senators past the Washington Capitals as they won 5-4 in overtime.

Caps give up two penalty shots -- while on the power play -- and lose to Senators in overtime, 5-4, despite a goal from Alex Ovechkin.

The Ottawa Senators came from behind to beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime on Thursday. Alex Ovechkin scored his 23rd goal of the season, moving within 19 of Wayne Gretzky’s record, but it wasn’t enough for Washington.

- Pierre-Luc Dubois is riding a three-game point streak and has points in five of his last six. His 25 points over the last 26 games lead the Capitals. - Stick taps to Ottawa for holding a moment of silence for the victims of the DCA plane/helicopter crash, as well as former Capitals goaltender and employee Shawn Simpson, who passed away Thursday.

NHL Game recap for the Washington Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Ottawa Senators game on January 30, 2025. Follow every play as it happens throughout the NHL season on CBS Sports and the CBS Sports app.

Thomas Chabot has spent eight of his birthdays with the Ottawa Senators but this one was the best by far. Chabot, who turned 28 on Thursday night, scored in overtime to lead Ottawa

Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

After being shutout in three straight Thursday games, the Ottawa Senators offense came to life tonight. They scored five goals, including Thomas Chabot’s OT winner as the Sens beat the Washington Capitals 5-4.

Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot had a different look on Saturday ... Chabot missed Thursday's game against the Washington Capitals after being struck in the face by a puck and exiting ...

Yesterday, the Ottawa Senators made a big announcement. The Senators announced they would be playing in two preseason games next season in Quebec City. The anno