"According to NaturalStatTrick, the Blue Jackets created more five-on-five expected goals (3.05) than the Capitals (2.24), and I just think that's a little ludicrous watching the actual game. So, this will be one of the times where I express how numbers are fantastic and tell a good story, but you always have to use context and your own eyes to paint the full picture. I don't think Columbus was ever in this game. The Caps had their zone on lockdown."
"He has a point in eight-straight games and 11 total points (5g, 6a) during that stretch. Another pretty brilliant game from Justin Sourdif's second line, featuring him, Aliaksei Protas, and Tom Wilson. The three forwards combined for five points (1g, 4a), and with specifically Protas on the ice at five-on-five, the Capitals finished up 22-8 in shot attempts, 12-3 in shots on goal, 3-0 in goals, 12-3 in scoring chances, and 5-0 in high-danger chances."
The Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1, asserting control from the opening minutes and largely preventing Columbus from mounting sustained pressure despite unfavorable five-on-five expected-goal numbers. Jakob Chychrun scored twice, logged a team-high 24:54 of ice time, and extended an eight-game point streak to reach 11 points during that span. Justin Sourdif's second line with Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson combined for five points and dominated shot and chance metrics while Protas was on the ice. Logan Thompson rebounded with 22 saves on 23 shots, and Capitals defensemen lead the league in goals scored.
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