Hutson Shines in Caps' Win, Ovechkin Nears 1000 Goals

0:00It's March 19th for the NHL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Washington capitals picked up a big 4-to-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. 19-year-old rookie Cole Hudson made his NHL debut after two seasons at Boston University, logging over 16 minutes and sealing the victory with an empty net goal late in the third period. Meanwhile, Captain Alex Ovechkin, laced up for his 1,560th regular season game, Hudson looked right at home on the ice, firing three shots and showing strong vision throughout. Team mates celebrated his first pro goal with a classic shaving cream pie to the face from Tom Wilson during the post-game interview. Players raved about Hudson's calm debut. Gold tender Logan Thompson noted he fit in seamlessly and has a bright future ahead. The win snapped Ovechkin's six-game gold route and moved him to 999, combined regular

1:00season and playoff goals, just one shy of, 1000. Thompson was stellar in that, stopping 34 of 35 shots to improve his season's stats. At 29, he's gone 23 wins, 19 losses, and five ties with a 2.39 goals against average and 0.914, save percentage. The 34 wins, 27 losses, and eight ties for 76 points. The caps are chasing wild card spots held by Boston and Detroit at AR. 82 points each. They host New Jersey tomorrow at 7pm, then Colorado, Sunday at 12.30pm, before a West Coast road trip. D and N is sponsored by our partner. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.