Ottawa Senators at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Washington Capitals on Mar 18, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 1, Washington Capitals 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 1 |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:04 | 0.11 | 1.37 |
| 2nd | Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.00 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12:57 | 0.32 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 08:09 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Rasmus Sandin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 18:13 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Trevor van Riemsdyk, Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 17:19 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Claude Giroux, Thomas Chabot | 5v6 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:28 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Connor McMichael | 5v6 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:34 | WSH | Cole Hutson | — | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.64 | 3.64 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 57.9% | 42.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 67.3% | 32.7% |
| Hits | 15 | 25 |
| Blocks | 12 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:04 | 0.11 | 1.37 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:09 | 1.22 | 0.95 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:20 | 0.24 | 0.89 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.06 | 0.83 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:04 | 0.50 | 0.42 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:41 | 0.21 | 0.40 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:30 | 0.37 | 0.06 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:35 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:20 | 0.22 | 0.03 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.31 | -0.01 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28:06 | 0.10 | -0.06 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:05 | 0.22 | -0.10 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.08 | -0.13 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:41 | 0.17 | -0.14 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:42 | 0.01 | -0.27 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:08 | 0.02 | -0.33 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:41 | 0.08 | -1.13 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.00 | 1.34 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:57 | 0.32 | 1.33 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.00 | 1.16 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.41 | 1.02 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:24 | 0.22 | 1.01 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:49 | 0.40 | 0.98 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.37 | 0.71 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:01 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.40 | 0.56 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.47 | 0.18 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:51 | 0.30 | -0.09 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:19 | 0.13 | -0.12 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:54 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:52 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.09 | -0.41 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:31 | 0.10 | -0.53 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.90 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 34 | 35 | 97.1% | 3.22 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Mar 18, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 3.64 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.64 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jordan Spence led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.37 on 2 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 34 of 35, worth 3.22 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Mar 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, Ottawa Senators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jordan Spence led all skaters at 1.37, on 0G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.64 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.64, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 35 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 25. High-danger chances went 19 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Linus Ullmark stopped 21 of 23 (0.9 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 34 of 35 (3.22 goals saved above expected).