The NHL schedule on Thursday includes a game between the Ottawa Senators (26-20-4) and the Washington Capitals (34-11-5), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Canadian Tire Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Senators are sixth and the Capitals first in the Eastern Conference.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
Senators vs. Capitals: Jan. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 30, 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+
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.72 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.7 | 6th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 22.01% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.87% | 16th |
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.48 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.34 | 1st |
| Shots | 27.3 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 22.7% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.67% | 2nd |
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Senators vs. Capitals Top Players
Senators
- A leading offensive player this season for Ottawa, Tim Stutzle has put up 48 points.
- Drake Batherson is another of Ottawa's important contributors currently with 40 total points (14 goals and 26 assists) to his name.
- On 196 shots (for 19 goals) and 18 assists, Brady Tkachuk has created 37 points this season.
- Linus Ullmark (12-7-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .915 for Ottawa.
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has totaled 47 points (0.9 per game) for Washington, with 13 goals and 34 assists in 50 games (playing 17:33 per game).
- Aliaksei Protas has totaled 42 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 21 goals and 21 assists.
- Pierre-Luc Dubois is a top contributor on offense for Washington with 11 goals and 29 assists.
- Logan Thompson is 23-2-3 on the season, allowing 57 goals (2.0 goals against average) and amassing 726 saves with a .927 save percentage (third-best in the league).
Senators vs. Capitals Injury Report
Senators
Linus Ullmark: Out (Back),
Jacob Bernard-Docker: Out (Ankle),
Noah Gregor: Out (Lower Body),
Nick Cousins: Out (Knee),
Nick Jensen: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back)
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Senators take on Capitals.
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2025 | Bruins | L 2-0 | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 2-1 | Home |
| 1/26/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 3-1 | Home |
| 1/30/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 2/1/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 2/3/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 2/4/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2025 | Kraken | W 3-0 | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Canucks | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/28/2025 | Flames | W 3-1 | Away |
| 1/30/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 2/1/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 2/4/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 2/6/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |