NHL play on Thursday features a meeting in Ottawa, Ontario between the Washington Capitals (29-10-5) and Ottawa Senators (22-18-3) at Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Capitals sit in first place in the Eastern Conference with 63 points and the Senators are ninth in the Eastern Conference with 47 points.
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Capitals vs. Senators: Jan. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.61 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.52 | 5th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 23.62% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.58% | 3rd |
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 8th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 23.74% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.57% | 18th |
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Capitals vs. Senators Top Players
Capitals
- A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 46 points.
- With 18 goals and 18 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the most important offensive options for Washington with his 36 points (0.8 per game).
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has created 34 points for Washington in 44 games this season, scoring on 10.1% of his shots and putting up seven goals and 27 assists.
- Logan Thompson (19-2-3) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .921 for Washington.
Senators
- Tim Stutzle has scored 14 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 29 assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the Ottawa offense with 43 total points (one per game). He takes two shots per game, shooting 16.3%.
- Drake Batherson is a top offensive contributor for Ottawa with 39 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and added 25 assists in 43 games.
- Brady Tkachuk's 18 goals and 18 assists add up to 36 points this season.
- Linus Ullmark is 12-7-2 this season, compiling 550 saves and giving up 51 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .915 save percentage (11th in the league).
Capitals vs. Senators Injury Report
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Charlie Lindgren: Out (Upper Body),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Senators
Jacob Bernard-Docker: Out (Ankle),
Noah Gregor: Out (Lower Body),
David Perron: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Reinhardt: Questionable (Upper Body),
Travis Hamonic: Out (Lower Body),
Linus Ullmark: Out (Back)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Canadiens | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Ducks | W 3-0 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/21/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Penguins | W 5-0 | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Stars | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Islanders | W 2-0 | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 1/19/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |