Could the Marchenko-less Blue Jackets get a win over their Metro rival?
First Period
The Capitals struck early when Chychrun got to a loose puck in the offensive zone and made a quick move to create separation from Lundestrom before shooting a shot past a fallen Fabbro and Elvis.
WAS Goal 0 – 1 Chychrun (Leonard, Lapierre) 6:05
Well structured play from both sides prevented any grade A chances either way, the rest of the first was fairly even if uneventful.
Mathieu Olivier was seen headed to the locker room late in this period.