Overview
- Washington has won six of its last seven games, with Thompson earning his fifth straight victory and adding an assist.
- John Carlson and Connor McMichael each posted a goal and an assist, and Justin Sourdif scored his first goal as a Capital.
- Two late power-play goals from Tom Wilson and McMichael came during a five-minute major to Columbus’ Mathieu Olivier for elbowing Declan Chisholm.
- Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason questioned the major penalty postgame, while Columbus also had a potential second goal overturned for a kicking motion.
- Rasmus Sandin (upper body) remained out and Pierre‑Luc Dubois traveled but did not play; Jet Greaves made 25 saves for Columbus as Ovechkin moved within one of 900 with his next chance Saturday at home.