WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitals continued their dominance against the Blue Jackets with a 4-2 victory.
Fourth-line center Jay Beagle put Washington ahead for good with his 50th career goal.
Evgeny Kuznetsov and Lars Eller each had a goal and an assist as Washington swept a home-and-home with Columbus and won its sixth straight against the Blue Jackets dating to last season.
John Carlson also scored and Braden Holtby made 35 saves.