It wasn't the most exciting showdown between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators, but instead, a goalie duel between rising starter Logan Thompson and rookie Leevi Meriläinen. Then, Alex Ovechkin did what he does best: steal the show.

ARLINGTON, Va. – Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has been named the NHL’s First Star for the week ending Jan. 19, the NHL announced today.

OTTAWA, Ontario — Alex Ovechkin scored with 1:53 left in ... Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, who made 27 saves. Logan Thompson made 25 saves for Washington, his second consecutive shutout. Both goaltenders were ...

“I’ve definitely seen that time and time again,” said Ottawa defenceman Nick Jensen, dealt to the Senators by the Caps in the off-season. “He’s been able to produce like this year after year so it’s no surprise that he can still do it.”

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) protects the puck from Ottawa Senators' Josh Norris (9 ... and it's exciting to see someone like that have success.” Capitals goalie Logan Thompson was also solid with a 24-save shutout. The Senators riding a ...

OTTAWA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 874th NHL goal at 3:07 of overtime, giving the Washington Capitals a 1-0 win against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.

Opening faceoff is at 7 p.m. ET and you can watch it on ESPN+ ( plans start at $11.99/month). Washington (29-10-5, in the Metropolitan Division) last played on Tuesday night and beat visiting Anaheim 3-0 as Logan Thompson stopped all 19 shots. The Capitals are 6-1-3 in their last 10 games.

The Senators will put their three-game winning streak on the line when they host the Capitals at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday night. Will Washington end Ottawa’s modest streak? Or is the home team the pay in this Capitals vs. Senators matchup? Washington Capitals (-110) at Ottawa Senators (-110); o/u 5.5

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson posted his second-straight shutout on Thursday evening against the Ottawa Senators. Thompson stopped all 24 shots he faced, which set up Alexander Ovechkin's overtime game-winner.

Alex Ovechkin might get most of the media attention for this year’s Washington Capitals, but goaltender Logan Thompson is vying for his share of the spotlight.

Sometimes divorces end in happiness for both partners. That’s what happened with the Ottawa Senators and Jakob Chychrun, who are separately thriving this season, writes .

Goaltender Logan Thompson stopped ... making his return to Ottawa after being traded to Washington in July, on a close-range backhander to keep the Senators alive. But when Ovechkin came flying ...