The Washington Capitals secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in their second-to-last preseason game. This win improves their exhibition record to 2-3-0, following a previous loss to the same team.

Logan Thompson stood out as the goaltender, making 24 saves throughout the match. Key players included Connor McMichael, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Tom Wilson, who contributed significantly to the scoring.