Adam Fantilli's two-goal performance and Jet Greaves' solid 29-save game led the Columbus Blue Jackets to a critical 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Blue Jackets swept their weekend series against the Capitals, outscoring them 11-1, and extended their winning streak to four games. Despite the victory, they must secure wins in their final two games and receive help from other teams to clinch a playoff spot.

Columbus fell behind early when Alex Ovechkin scored his 896th career goal. However, goals from Zach Werenski, Fantilli, and Dmitri Voronkov allowed Columbus to regain control. Greaves, elevated from the AHL, proved instrumental in the net, having stopped 90 of 93 shots in his last three games.