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Thomas Chabot Scores OT Winner as Senators Edge Capitals 5-4

The Ottawa Senators secured a thrilling overtime win against the league-leading Washington Capitals, fueled by strong special teams play and Chabot's decisive goal.

Jan 30, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; The Ottawa Senators celebrate a goal scored in ovetime by defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) for their win against the Washington Capitals at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images
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Ottawa Senators' Josh Norris (9) gets tripped by Washington Capitals' John Carlson (74), leading to Norris' penalty shot goal, during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Overview

  • Thomas Chabot scored the game-winning goal in overtime, celebrating his 28th birthday with a victory for the Ottawa Senators.
  • Special teams were pivotal for Ottawa, contributing two power-play goals, a short-handed penalty shot, and a short-handed goal.
  • The Senators overcame a late surge by the Capitals, who erased a two-goal deficit in the third period with goals from Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome.
  • Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal brought him to 876 career goals, leaving him 19 shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record.
  • Ottawa's win marked their third consecutive victory and improved their record to 4-0-1 in their last five home games.