Aliaksei Protas Leads Capitals to Franchise-Record 10th Straight Road Win in OT Thriller
Protas scored twice, including the overtime winner, as Washington rallied to defeat Columbus 2-1 in a tightly contested game.
- 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.