Wennberg’s last-minute goal gives Columbus 3-2 win vs Caps
WASHINGTON — John Tortorella had worried about Sunday’s game, the first matinee for the Columbus all season. He didn’t want the Washington Capitals to get off to a quick start.
The Capitals scored on Nicklas Backstrom’s goal barely three minutes into the game, but the Blue Jackets didn’t fold and got a last-minute goal with Backstrom in the penalty box and escaped with their fourth straight win, 3-2 over the angry Capitals. Backstrom was called for high-sticking Nick Foligno with 1:34 remaining, a penalty that the Capitals vehemently disputed.