One day after exploding for six goals in a victory over New Jersey, the Washington Capitals were back on the ice trying to start the new year with a win. It was a much different game than the day before, but Washington escaped with a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators.
On a night in which the offense was stagnant, Washington got a big game from goaltender Braden Holtby and the defense.
Holtby was a beast in net and had a very impressive game. His only blemish was a shot from Kyle Turris that beat him in the second period.