nhl Game Recap
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Wrap - Columbus Wins 5-2
Columbus earned a 5-2 victory over Washington behind a 2-goal performance from Cam Atkinson on Monday at Capital One Arena.
Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets were rewarded as +201 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Columbus got goals from Cam Atkinson(2), Riley Nash, Ryan Murray, and Oliver Bjorkstrand in the victory. Atkinson opened the scoring at 3:27 of the first period.
Joonas Korpisalo turned in a 37-save effort for the Blue Jackets.
Washington got goals from Nicklas Backstrom, and Alex Ovechkin in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Washington got a 33-stop effort from Braden Holtby in the loss.
Columbus scored 0 times on 5 chances on the power play, while Washington went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Columbus 39-38 in the game.
Next game, Columbus takes its act on the road to face Pittsburgh looking for another win. For Washington, they head home to face Boston.