For the first time this season, the Caps are winners in a shootout. Dylan Strome scored the only goal of the skills competition on Monday night at Capital One Arena and Logan Thompson shut down all three Ottawa attempts, enabling the Caps to come away with a 5-4 victory in the finale of a five-game homestand, Washington’s longest of the season.

The Washington Capitals are back in action at Capital One Arena, playing host to the Detroit Red Wings after a relatively quiet NHL Trade Deadline Day.

On Monday night, the Washington Capitals blew a three-goal advantage to the Ottawa Senators before prevailing 5-4 in a shootout.  The Capitals scored twice to get Capital One Arena rocking early.

Two-point effort Monday

WASHINGTON -- Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist in the third period to help the Washington Capitals rally to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 at Capital One Arena on Friday. The 24-year-old has 25 goals in 63 games after scoring six in 78 games last season.

The Washington Capitals, featuring Connor McMichael, face the Ottawa Senators on Monday at 6:30 PM ET, at Capital One Arena. Considering a bet on McMichael? We have some numbers and figures to assist you along the way.

McMichael scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Oilers.

Alex Ovechkin is kept off the scoresheet as the Capitals stumble out of the gate and never find their footing in a 5-2 loss to the Blues.

Connor McMichael will be on the ice when the Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames face off on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. Does a wager on McMichael interest you? Use our stats and information to make the final decision.

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals will put a three-game losing streak behind them, as they take on the Ottawa Senators. Here's everything to know before puck drop at 6:30 p.m. at Capital One Arena. The lines will remain the same, and Logan Thompson will start.