"This was a true goalie duel as the five-on-five stats for each team were nearly identical. Columbus finished ahead in shot attempts (47-44) and expected goals (2.37-2.24), while the Capitals finished on top in scoring chances (23-17). The high-danger chances were split right down the middle, 10 each. Great performance from a weary and banged-up Capitals bunch. Logan Thompson was superb, stopping all 39 shots he faced in his first shutout of the season."
"Both special teams units were also great for the Capitals, with the power play creating 2.43 expected goals on their own despite not registering a goal on four attempts. The penalty kill had a more obvious positive impact, shutting the door on a four-minute Columbus power play in the third period. Aliaksei Protas scores his 10th goal of the season to extend Washington's lead to 2-0."
Washington beat Columbus 2-0 at Capital One Arena. Columbus led shot attempts 47-44 and expected goals 2.37-2.24, while the Capitals led scoring chances 23-17 and high-danger chances were 10-10. Logan Thompson stopped all 39 shots for his first shutout, saved 3.0 more goals than expected, and reached 100 wins in 170 games or fewer. Jet Greaves saved 3.64 more goals than expected for Columbus. The Capitals generated 2.43 expected goals on the power play and killed a four-minute Columbus power play in the third. Aliaksei Protas scored his 10th to extend a six-game point streak. Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th and Tom Wilson recorded the primary assist and six shots.
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