The Ottawa Senators fell short against the NHL-leading Washington Capitals in Thursday's 1-0 overtime loss, but proved they can hold their own against the best.

The Capitals enter Thursday's road game against the Seattle Kraken in first place in the league's overall standings with 69 points. "I don't really know how to answer that," Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said with a chuckle when asked about his team's record.

Washington Capitals (30-10-5, 65 points, 1st place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Broadcasting on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and Monumental in the local markets, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens are headed out West.

Jaromir Jagr scored against 178 goalies ... period on the Capitals’ lone power play but couldn't beat Merilainen. The rookie's save against Tom Wilson in overtime had the crowd chanting his name. Ottawa went 0-for-3 on the power play and is 2-for ...

After a scoreless 60 minutes, of course it was Alex Ovechkin to lift the Capitals in the three-on-three extra period.

The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.

Jagr said on Thursday he would be happy to complete this season by leading Kladno to the playoffs for the first time, and will deal with his future only after that.