The Columbus Blue Jackets skate into DC to take on the Capitals of Washington. The Capitals have a record of 33-31-7, while the Blue Jackets sit at only 21-41-7. The Capitals have won all three match-ups this season against the Blue Jackets, but they needed overtime last time out to get past Columbus 4-3.
The Washington Capitals have dropped 3 out of their last 4 games, and now sit 25 points back of first place Carolina. Last time out the Caps lost to the Minnesota Wild 5-3. Alex Ovechkin netted a goal and had two assists in that loss. The Washington defense has been stellar this season, and have the 4th best Penalty Kill % in the league.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have lost 3-straight, and now 7 out of their last 8 skates. The Jackets have given up 14 goals in the past two games. They lost last time out to the Golden Knights by a score of 7-2. The Jackets have won of the worst defenses in the league, ranking 30th in shots per game and 31st in goals per game.