On Thursday night, the Ottawa Senators got back on track with earning a tough 2-1 win at home against the Philadelphia Flyers. It was then time to get back on the road for one game against the Washington Capitals.
In three games against the Capitals last season, the Senators fared well with earning four of a possible six points. In a new season, the Senators dominated the first meeting against the Capitals.
The Senators defeated the Capitals 7-1 at Capital One Arena. With the win, the Senators improved to 4-4-1 overall on the season.
Tonight was the Senators' best game of the season with dominating the Capitals in their own building to spoil Alex Ovechkin's 1,500th career NHL game.