The Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ) secured a decisive victory with a 9-4 win, bouncing back from an initial setback where they trailed the Washington Capitals (ALLCaps) 1-0 after the first period. The Capitals had taken the lead with a power play goal by Anthony Mantha at 18:24, assisted by Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson, with only 1:36 remaining in the first period. The goal came after Jiricek of CBJ was penalized for interference. Despite the early lead by the Capitals and being outshot 10-7, the Blue Jackets rallied to claim the win, improving their record when trailing after one period to 1-7-1. The Blue Jackets are scheduled to face the Capitals again on Thursday at 7pm ET at the Nationwide Arena.
Well, that was a period of ice hockey I suppose. It's 1-0 #ALLCAPS on the Mantha PPG that followed Jiricek's late interference minor. #CBJ trailing after one. They're 0-7-1 in that scenario this season.
#CBJ trail 1-0 after the first period of play. Shots are 10-7, WSH.
1-0 other team after 20 #CBJ
Washington strikes first as Mantha scores on the power play with 1:36 left in the first period. #CBJ
A forgettable first for #CBJ. They trail #ALLCaps 1-0 on Mantha's goal.
1-0 #ALLCAPS Mantha goal from Ovechkin and Carlson.
Mantha deflected in Ovechkin left circle shot/pass for PPG and Capitals lead 1-0.
#ALLCaps score on the power play at 18:24 of the first. Ovechkin sent the puck in from the left circle. Not sure if Wilson got that at net-front of not. EIther way, 1-0 Washington
Anthony Mantha puts the Caps on the board first with 1:36 left in the first. Ovechkin centered it and the puck went off Mantha and climbed over Merzlikins. The Caps' 32nd-ranked power play gets on the board. 1-0.
#CBJ Jiricek tries to stand up #ALLCaps Malenstyn, gets a bit high. Called for interference at 17:02 of the first.
#CBJ win 9-4. Blue Jackets are back in action on Thursday vs. the Washington Capitals at 7pm ET @NationwideArena.