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The Columbus Blue Jackets triumphed with a 9-4 win and are gearing up to play the Washington Capitals on Thursday at 7pm ET at Nationwide Arena. The Capitals will be missing forward Connor McMichael, who missed last night's game and remains out due to illness. To fill the gap, the Capitals have recalled Mike Sgarbossa from the AHL's Hershey Bears. After securing two straight wins, including a 3-2 overtime victory against the New York Islanders, the Capitals are looking to extend their winning streak against the Blue Jackets. The game commenced with an early power play for the Blue Jackets, which initially favored the Capitals due to their recent activity on the ice. Despite a good passing performance from Blue Jackets' Werenski and a notable slapshot on the power play by Chinakhov, the Blue Jackets were delayed in getting their first shot on goal, while the Capitals managed three shots early in the game.
#CBJ Werenski off to a great start passing the puck. Really snappin' it.
Big stop by Merzlikins on Aube-Kubel open in the slot after a #CBJ turnover.
Nick Jensen blocks a Chinakhov one-timer on the #CBJ power play and probably saved a goal. There was a lot of open net there. That one hurt, but worth it for the Caps defenseman.
#CBJ Chinakhov hobbles #ALLCaps Jensen with a slapshot on the power play. Good zone time, but no goal.
The start of this game has favored the Caps -- sloppy, disjointed, good for the team that skated last night -- but a delay of game call gives the Jackets an early power play. #CBJ has been buzzing here of late.
#CBJ to the power play at 9:20. #ALLCaps Malenstyn off for delay of game. He sailed the puck over the glass in the defensive zone.
Pretty sloppy game in the early-going. #CBJ still looking for their first shot on goal at 7:59. #ALLCaps with three.
Merzlikins to the left, Lindgren to the right, and #CBJ hockey is under way
Game on between #CBJ and the Washington Capitals @NationwideArena.
The Capitals are looking to make it three straight wins tonight as they face the Blue Jackets. Line combinations, injury updates and storylines to watch, and more on Connor McMichael's status and Mike Sgarbossa's recall: https://t.co/MkSNnkuvfj
The Capitals have recalled Mike Sgarbossa from Hershey as Connor McMichael deals with an illness. Everything to know as the #ALLCAPS brace for the Blue Jackets: https://t.co/2HvmGDq9CU
The #Caps face the Blue Jackets in Columbus tonight. https://t.co/QAy7OE3t9W
The #Caps have recalled Michael Sgarbossa from AHL Hershey. Connor McMichael missed last night’s 3-2 OT win over the Islanders after getting sick earlier in the day.
#Caps Take on Blue Jackets — Caps conclude third set of back-to-backs in 13 days with Thursday tilt in Columbus: https://t.co/UxR3IfJdh0
Capitals say forward Connor McMichael out tonight vs. Islanders due to illness
McMichael will miss tonight’s game with illness.
#Caps forward Connor McMichael is out for tonight’s game versus the New York Islanders (illness).
#CBJ win 9-4. Blue Jackets are back in action on Thursday vs. the Washington Capitals at 7pm ET @NationwideArena.