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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Wrap - Columbus Wins 5-4

Columbus got a pair of goals from Cam Atkinson as the Blue Jackets skated to a 5-4 victory over Washington on Sunday at Capital One Arena.

The Blue Jackets were a +145 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.

Cam Atkinson(2), Josh Anderson, Zach Werenski, and Matt Calvert each scored for the Blue Jackets in the victory. Atkinson opened the scoring for Columbus.

Sergei Bobrovsky turned in a 54-save effort for the Blue Jackets.

Alexander Ovechkin(2), Jay Beagle, and T.J. Oshie scored for the Capitals, finding the net behind Sergei Bobrovsky.

Braden Holtby stopped 7 of 8 shots for the Capitals, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Columbus scored 2 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Washington went 3-for-7 with the man advantage.

Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to Washington by a margin of 58-30.