Capitals Triumph Over Senators: McMichael, Wilson, and Strome Shine in 5-4 Shootout Victory; Lindgren Extends Contract Amid Trade Deadline Buzz

The Washington Capitals faced the Ottawa Senators in a thrilling match that culminated in a shootout, ending with a 5-4 victory for the Caps. The game saw the Capitals take an early lead with three goals, including one from Connor McMichael and a power-play goal from Tom Wilson. However, the Senators staged a comeback, tying the game 4-4 with a late goal from Brady Tkachuk, eventually forcing overtime. In the shootout, goaltender Logan Thompson stood tall, stopping all three Senators attempts, while Dylan Strome sealed the win for Washington. In other news, the Capitals have re-signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a three-year, $9 million extension, noting the importance of stability between the pipes. Lindgren, who partnered with Logan Thompson, played a key role in the Capitals' playoff qualification last season and has maintained a solid performance this year. Alongside this contract news, player Ryan Donato is having a breakout season with the Chicago Blackhawks, demonstrating his versatility and contributing significantly to the team, particularly on the power play. As trade deadlines approach, the Capitals are keeping an eye on player movements and potential impacts on team dynamics. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.