Trending: Washington won the series opener between the teams Oct. 24, pulling away late to a 5-1 victory at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets are just 4-9-3 in the series the past five seasons.

The top unit, run by Chychrun, had a supporting cast of Ovechkin, Sourdif (expected placeholder for Tom Wilson), Ryan Leonard ...

Both the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets have managed to earn points, just not consistently enough for sustained success so far this season.

Share Columbus Blue Jackets (11-8-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (11-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals ...

Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Who's behind him on the all-time and active player list?

Although Backstrom had pondered returning to Brynas to play after he was done in the NHL earlier in his career, he said that ...