Shortly before the puck dropped to begin Saturday’s game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings, the Washington Capitals completed a regulation win over the Montreal Canadiens, which officially eliminated the Blue Jackets from the playoff race. Earlier in the day, the Vegas Golden Knights were shut out by the Edmonton Oilers, giving the Kings an opportunity to expand their lead for the third seed in the Pacific Division. They had more to play for tonight, and in the first period it looked like it.
Blue Jackets lose 2-1 in LA, are officially eliminated from playoff contention
