Thomas Chabot scored at 1:46 of overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the visiting Washington Capitals 5-4 on Thursday night after surrendering a two-goal third-period lead.

After being shutout in three straight Thursday games, the Ottawa Senators offense came to life tonight. They scored five goals, including Thomas Chabot’s OT winner as the Sens beat the Washington Capitals 5-4.

Facing the NHL’s top team, the Senators blew a 4-2 lead in the third period but kept their composure and defeated the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime. On his 28th birthday, Thomas Chabot scored the game-winner for the Sens, who earned their third consecutive victory to hold steady among the Atlantic's big three.

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Strong special teams play on both ends helped push the Ottawa Senators past the Washington Capitals as they won 5-4 in overtime.

On Tuesday, while Spartacat was still licking his paws, Thomas Chabot defended his furry friend. The Ottawa Senators alternate captain was shocked by the heat the mascot took for a social media post Monday on X in which he was wearing a jersey split between Ottawa and the colours of the Quebec Nordiques.