WASHINGTON — Jakob Chychrun scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Monday night. Tom Wilson and John Carlson each had a goal and assist, and Martin Fehervary also scored for the Capitals, winners of four of the last five.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are on the road to take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. The Washington Capitals come into this game with a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games, having lost three of their last six. They lost last Saturday night to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is taking the glass half-full approach and was complimentary of his team’s renewed efforts following a 2-1 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets look to end their three-game losing streak when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins. Columbus has gone 11-9-4 overall with a 1-4-1 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Blue Jackets are 5-0-2 in games they score at least one power-play goal.

Smith's road back to the NHL hasn't been easy, but his perseverance has paid off and helped him set an example for those he cares for most.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have loaned defenseman Dysin Mayo to the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.

The Columbus Blue Jackets haven’t been the only team to struggle with staying healthy while navigating a condensed schedule in the early part of the season, and general manager Don Waddell cites the lack of downtime for players as a reason for the uptick in injuries.