WASHINGTON — Adam Fantilli scored two goals, and Jet Greaves stopped 29 shots, securing his third win in four days as Columbus defeated Washington, the Eastern Conference leaders, to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
The Blue Jackets dominated the Capitals with an 11-1 scoring advantage over the weekend`s home-and-home series, achieving their fourth consecutive victory. To secure the final wild card spot in the East, they must win their remaining two regular-season games and rely on favorable outcomes from Montreal`s opponents.
Alex Ovechkin marked his 896th career goal, extending his NHL record from the previous week, initially giving Washington a 1-0 lead early in the game. However, Columbus responded with goals from Zach Werenski, Fantilli, and Dmitri Voronkov, maintaining their playoff aspirations.
MAPLE LEAFS 4, HURRICANES 1
