The prove it players were unable to show themselves, as the Columbus Blue Jackets lose their last preseason home game to the Washington Capitals by the final score of 4-2.
Period I
Beck Malenstyn opened the scoring. Riley Sutter and Alexander Alexeyev had the first assists. (0-1)
Aliaksei Protas extended the Caps lead for his first of the preseason. Chase Priskie had the lone apple. (0-2)
Period II
Columbus got the only goal of the period just 90 seconds in from Brendan Gaunce for his first preseason tally unassisted. (1-2)
Period III
Riley Sutter potted a short handed goal for his first of the preseason from Connor McMicahel.
Hendrix Lappiere ensured the road victory via the empty net with his first of preseason unasssited.
Marcus Bjork answered back late for his first of the preseason from Stefan Matteau.
Charlie Lingdren had 20 saves on 22 shots for a 0.909 save percentage.
Ivan Miroschenscko had 4 shots on goals in 18:08TOI, most of any Caps forward.
Dmitry Vokornov was a -2 with one shot on net in 16:34TOI.
Spencer Martin made his Columbus debut, and was peppered with shots. He stopped 34 of 37 in the crease, carrying a 0.919 save percentage.
CBJ Three Stars of the Game
1. Spencer Martin
2. Brendan Gaunce
3. Marcus Bjork
Final game is in DC tomorrow.
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