Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Recap: Caps Snag Extra Point in 2-1 OT Win

Dec 12, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) eyes the puck during a face-off in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn ImagesPlus: The Caps weren’t particularly bad through the first 40 but you could tell they’d been off for many days, and it seemed like they were in danger of getting shut out by Jet Greaves. Aliaksei Protas striking roughly 30 seconds into the third period was huge to get his team back into this one.

Minus: Too many penalties. Before the second period was over, the Caps had been whistled for five minors and given up a power-play goal. The Jackets may not be in the top…