Earlier on Saturday, the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers to jump the Columbus Blue Jackets for first place in the Metropolitan Division. Could the Jackets beat the last place Pittsburgh Penguins to get back on top?
The opening salvo came from an unexpected source: Scott Harrington. Yes, THAT Scott Harrington. Hott Scarrington himself. His goal came at the end of a typical strong shift from the Boone Jenner line. Lots of cycling the puck around the zone, and hard hits to retain possession of the puck.