nhl Game Recap
Capitals Down Columbus 2-1 - Match Report
The Blue Jackets came up short Friday against the Capitals, falling 2-1.
Bettors who backed the Capitals were rewarded as -210 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.0.
Washington got goals from Carl Hagelin, and T.J. Oshie in the victory. Hagelin opened the scoring at 6:13 of the third period.
Ilya Samsonov stopped 27 of 28 Columbus shots in the victory.
Jakob Lilja scored for the Blue Jackets, finding the net behind Ilya Samsonov.
Columbus got a 34-stop effort from Joonas Korpisalo in the loss.
Washington scored 1 times on 5 chances on the power play, while Columbus went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Columbus 36-28 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hurricanes. The Blue Jackets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Chicago.