No Ovechkin, big problem for Capitals
Washington goalie Braden Holtby falls backwards after a goal by the Ottawa Senators.
With an injured Alex Ovechkin reduced to a spectator, Washington’s punchless offense turns anemic in loss to visiting Ottawa.
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Goaltender Philipp Grubauer is pulled for the first time in his NHL career after allowing three goals on 14 shots. He gave way to Braden Holtby, shown at left.
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