The Washington Capitals moved to 34-27-8 with 4 points after a 4-1 result, while the Ottawa Senators left at 34-24-9 with 1 point at Capital One Arena.
First period
The Washington Capitals opened the 7:30 PM EDT start with 25 hits in the game and finished the period with 0 goals on 6 shots.
The Senators carried play in the circle by winning 67 percent of faceoffs for the game and ended the period with 0 goals on 10 shots.
Logan Thompson kept the Caps level early, and his night closed with 34 saves on 35 shots.
Second period
The Caps broke through with 2 goals in the second period after generating 4 power-play shots on 2 opportunities in the game.
Alex Ovechkin contributed 1 goal on 3 shots, and his 33 percent shooting rate captured one of Washington’s few clean looks.
Cole Hutson added 1 goal on 3 shots, giving the Capitals another even-strength finish within a 25-shot team total.
Ottawa’s power play finished 0-for-3 with 8 shots, and Washington’s penalty kill accounted for 8 Thompson saves while shorthanded.
Third period
The Capitals added 2 more goals in the third period, and the box score showed 2 empty-net goals as Ottawa pressed late.
Tom Wilson logged 1 goal on 5 shots and delivered 5 hits, and he was listed among the game’s 3 stars alongside Thompson and Hutson.
Washington ended with a 16 percent shooting mark and 20 blocked shots, matching Ottawa’s 35-shot push with layered defensive work.
The Senators scored their only goal in the third period at even strength, and they finished with 15 hits and 12 giveaways as Washington’s pressure forced plays to the walls.
The Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators final score settled at 4-1, and the Washington Capitals final whistle reaction centered on Thompson’s win credit and the 2-goal third period.
Postgame notes
The Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators tactical recap included Washington going 1-for-2 on the power play while Ottawa went 0-for-3.
Post-game thoughts Washington Capitals also pointed to Washington’s 33 percent faceoff rate being offset by 5 takeaways and a plus-minus of 10 as a team.
The Capitals are scheduled to host the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on 3/20/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, with viewing on ESPN+, MNMT, and MSGSN.
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