Overview

• The Columbus Blue Jackets lost 4-3 to the Washington Capitals, marking their eighth consecutive loss and putting them one game away from matching a franchise record for futility.
• Despite the loss, the Blue Jackets have held the lead at some point in all eight games of their losing streak.
• The Blue Jackets are currently last in the Eastern Conference with a record of 4-10-4.
• Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau scored a goal in his 700th NHL game, ending a seven-game goal drought.
• The Washington Capitals have won four in a row and eight of their last 10 games.