In a sluggish, stop-filled game that mimicked the weather and traffic pattern outside of Capital One Arena, the Washington Capitals managed to get a point in a 2-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Both Alex Ovechkin and Braden Holtby exited the game for extended periods of time, with the Caps’ captain returning and the goaltender staying out after a high stick came inside his mask.
Head coach Todd Reirden said the team had no update on his condition, would continue to evaluate him tonight, and will issue an update tomorrow.