ARLINGTON, Va. – Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has been named the NHL’s First Star for the week ending Jan. 19, the NHL announced today.

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, Nashville Predators left-wing Filip Forsberg and Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson posted his second-straight shutout on Thursday evening against the Ottawa Senators. Thompson stopped all 24 shots he faced, which set up Alexander Ovechkin's overtime game-winner.

The Ottawa Senators held up quite well against one of the best teams in the league. They played strong defensive hockey, but couldn’t score on their chances. In the end, they settled for one point in the overtime loss.

The Ottawa Senators came close as a strong team effort saw them hold the Washington Capitals scoreless through three periods but were unable to secure the win as they fell by a score of 1-0 in overtime.

It wasn't the most exciting showdown between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators, but instead, a goalie duel between rising starter Logan Thompson and rookie Leevi Meriläinen. Then, Alex Ovechkin did what he does best: steal the show.

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Opening faceoff is at 7 p.m. ET and you can watch it on ESPN+ ( plans start at $11.99/month). Washington (29-10-5, in the Metropolitan Division) last played on Tuesday night and beat visiting Anaheim 3-0 as Logan Thompson stopped all 19 shots. The Capitals are 6-1-3 in their last 10 games.

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

It took a great goal scorer to end the impasse between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators on Thursday. After a scoreless 60 minutes, Alex Ovechkin scored the overtime winner for the Capitals in a 1-0 win over the host Senators.

The Senators will put their three-game winning streak on the line when they host the Capitals at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday night. Will Washington end Ottawa’s modest streak? Or is the home team the pay in this Capitals vs. Senators matchup? Washington Capitals (-110) at Ottawa Senators (-110); o/u 5.5

Alex Ovechkin might get most of the media attention for this year’s Washington Capitals, but goaltender Logan Thompson is vying for his share of the spotlight.