Game #44 Preview/Gamethread: Jackets look to shake off rust against Capitals tonight

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 7:00 EST

Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.

TV: Bally Sports Ohio/NHL Network - Radio: 97.1 The Fan

Opponent’s Blog: Japers’ Rink

Washington Capitals (59 points, 25-13-9, 4th Metro, 7th East)

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Columbus Blue Jackets (41 points, 20-22-1, 5th Metro, 10th East)

The Blue Jackets have had well over a week to recover from their last painful loss to the Panthers on January 31, and hopefully can make a better showing tonight in D.C. as they kick off the first game of their five-game away stint. Prior to that game, they were on a little bit of a winning streak for the first time since November, so with the rest and recuperation they’ve been allotted, maybe we’ll be in a better…