What happened: Cole Hutson scored the first overtime goal of his NHL career for the Capitals. Afterward he said: "It's good to get that win. LT stood on his head. He won that game for us. Good start to the road trip.
Why it matters: Hutson pointed to goaltender Logan Thompson, who improved to 7-1-1 against Ottawa in his career, as the reason Washington got to overtime. The win opens the road trip with two points, and it adds to a rookie season for Cole Hutson that has been productive from the blue line.
By the numbers: Thompson stopped 24 of 26 shots faced, his second straight win. Hutson sits at 8 goals and 13 assists for 21 points through his first 30 career games, level with Matthew Schaefer (8g-13a) and Lane Hutson (0g-21a), the only defensemen with 21 or more points in their first 30 games since 2016-17.
What to watch: Washington continues the road trip with Hutson back in the lineup as the Capitals look to extend their winning run.