Capitals Edge Senators 3-2 in Overtime
Cole Hutson scored 74 seconds into overtime to give Washington a 3-2 win over Ottawa on Monday.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Hockey
Cole Hutson scored the game-winning goal 74 seconds into overtime as the Washington Capitals defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2. Alex Ovechkin assisted on the winner after Washington rallied from a 2-1 deficit.
Why it matters
The win lifts Washington to 10-6-0 on the season and keeps the club in the thick of the early-season standings race. For Ottawa, the 11-6-2 team's loss comes as it continues to measure its start against the rest of the league.
Washington outshot Ottawa heavily in the second period, 17-2, yet trailed 2-1 entering the third. Thompson's 23 saves kept the Capitals within reach until Dubois tied the game on a power-play goal at 12:31 of the third period.
The players
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a National Hockey League franchise based in Washington, D.C., that has competed in the league since 1974.
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a National Hockey League franchise based in Ottawa, Ontario, and a founding member of the league's original roster.
Cole Hutson
Cole Hutson is a defenseman for the Washington Capitals who scored the overtime winning goal in this game.
Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin is a longtime Washington Capitals forward and one of the NHL's most prolific goal scorers in league history.
The details
Matt Roy opened the scoring for Washington at 0:35 of the first period, while Ridly Greig and Hayden Hodgson scored for Ottawa. Hutson set up Dubois at the side of the net during a power play to tie the game 2-2 before his overtime winner.
Timeline
Monday, November 10, 2026: Capitals defeat Senators 3-2 in overtime.
Thursday: Capitals visit the New Jersey Devils.
Thursday: Senators host the Colorado Avalanche.
Season Trajectory
The win places Washington above the midpoint of the early Eastern Conference standings race and keeps its playoff hopes on track. Ottawa's loss drops it below the pace it set through the first weeks of the season.
Fantasy managers rostering Hutson, Dubois, or Thompson should note the overtime winner and Thompson's 23-save night for Washington's upcoming schedule. The result also keeps Washington within striking distance of the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
The takeaway
Washington's ability to answer after falling behind in the second period showed the depth its roster brings to tight games. Ottawa's early-season pace now depends on holding leads it has built against the league's stronger teams.
What happens next
Washington visits the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, and Ottawa hosts the Colorado Avalanche the same day.
Further reading
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