Overview

• Aliaksei Protas secured the Washington Capitals' 10th consecutive road victory with an overtime goal, marking a new franchise record.
• Protas also tied the game early in the third period, bringing his recent tally to five points in his last three games.
• Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 32 saves, including crucial stops during a dominant Columbus possession in overtime.
• Columbus' Zach Werenski scored his 100th career goal, becoming the first defenseman in franchise history to reach this milestone.
• Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves impressed with 35 saves in his first NHL start of the season, though Columbus has now lost five of their last six games.