Washington Capitals left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) scores a goal past Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) celebrates his goal with center Dylan Strome (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) catches the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with defenseman Martin Fehervary, back, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on during a break in the action in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game as Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) skates by, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)