The Columbus Blue Jackets made the trip to the nation’s capital on Saturday night for the first of three scheduled matchups with the Washington Capitals. The Capitals have been a disappointment to start the season, struggling to score goals. Could the leaky Columbus defense keep their struggles going and get a victory on the road?
The team made one lineup change – Kent Johnson was sent to the Cleveland Monsters to get ice time and confidence and, in his place, Yegor Chinakhov made his season debut. Additionally, after arriving late due to a personal matter, Johnny Gaudreau was in the lineup.