WASHINGTON (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson made their season debuts and the Washington Capitals beat the Blue Jackets 1-0.
Erik Gustafsson scored the lone goal at 2:43 of the first period after his shot went off Tim Berni’s skate and in.
Although Washington had their stars back in the mix, Columbus dominated for most of the game and led in shots.
Darcy Kuemper held down the fort and stopped 37 shots for his fourth shutout of the season.
Elvis Merzlikins made 18 saves for the Blue Jackets, who have lost 10 of their last 12 games.