It's been a few weeks since the Capitals looked out of sorts for much of a game, but they must ensure that their 'sloppy' play was just a one-game blip.
More damaging than the end of the Capitals' winning streak could be the loss of Nicklas Backstrom, who took a puck off his left arm Thursday night in Ottawa.
The Senators' mix of veterans and young players has helped them navigate a season overwhelmed by injuries to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.