The Washington Capitals were shutout for the first time this season at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets as they came away with a 3-0 win. The Capitals were shutout by netminder Joonas Korpisalo, who made 30 saves in the win. Braden Holtby stopped 18 of 21 shots for an .857 save percentage.
The Blue Jackets took a 1-0 lead at 11:32 when Eric Robinson banged one in at the crease, finishing a backhanded pass from Alexandre Texier. The Blue Jackets dominated right from the opening face-off and led 1-0 after 20 with a 14-8 edge in shots.