nhl Game Recap
Columbus Ices Washington 7-6 - Recap
Jack Roslovic was the difference, potting a pair for Columbus on Tuesday as the Blue Jackets skated off with a 7-6 victory over the Capitals at Capital One Arena.
Columbus was an underdog by +199 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Columbus got goals from Jack Roslovic(2), Adam Boqvist(2), Emil Bemstrom, Boone Jenner, and Eric Robinson in the victory. Robinson opened the scoring at 16:45 of the first period.
Daniil Tarasov turned in a 31-save effort for the Blue Jackets.
Washington got goals from Nick Jensen(2), T.J. Oshie, Conor Sheary, Alex Ovechkin, and Sonny Milano in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Charlie Lindgren stopped 32 of 39 shots for the Capitals, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Columbus scored 1 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Washington went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
Columbus outshot Washington 39-37 in the game.
Columbus heads into a battle against the Islanders. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chicago.