nhl Game Recap
Recap - Blue Jackets Defeat Washington 5-4
Columbus got a pair of goals from Patrik Laine as the Blue Jackets skated to a 5-4 victory over Washington on Tuesday at Capital One Arena.
Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets were rewarded as +205 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Patrik Laine(2), Adam Boqvist, Boone Jenner, and Trey Fix-Wolansky each scored for the Blue Jackets in the victory. Laine opened the scoring for Columbus.
Elvis Merzlikins turned in a 29-save effort for the Blue Jackets.
Garnet Hathaway, Nic Dowd, Tom Wilson, and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored for the Capitals, finding the net behind Elvis Merzlikins.
Ilya Samsonov stopped 6 of 7 shots for the Capitals, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Columbus scored 2 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Washington went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to Washington by a margin of 33-26.
Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sabres. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track at Montreal.