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Everything was stacked against the Capitals for Friday night’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Not just because they were still missing top end talent, but they also played a game less than 24 hours before, while the last time Columbus were coming off a five day rest. Columbus is also holding an impressive shutout streak against the Capitals when playing at home.
The Blue Jackets goaltender, Joonas Korpisalo, has also been very strong against the Capitals in her early career.
Basically, nothing was looking good for the Capitals for this game. But they came out on top even with everything facing down on them. It was a huge win.
Plus: To go into a building in an arena that hasn’t been kind to them, against a goalie that’s had their number and win is always fun to watch.
Minus: Letting in two goals in 22 seconds to allow the Blue Jackets back in the game isn’t a trend you want to get behind.
A few more notes on the game:
Up next for the Capitals is a game Saturday against the dreaded Pittsburgh Penguins.