Washington 2, Columbus 1
| Columbus | 1 | – | 1 |
| Washington | 0 | – | 2 |
First Period_1, Washington, Wilson 3, 12:21. 2, Washington, Milano 2 (Jensen, Sandin), 17:21.
Second Period_3, Columbus, Voronkov 2 (Jiricek, Marchenko), 1:38.
Third Period_None.
Shots on Goal_Columbus 13-8-15_36. Washington 8-12-7_27.
Power-play opportunities_Columbus 0 of 4; Washington 0 of 3.
Goalies_Columbus, Merzlikins 3-2-2 (27 shots-25 saves). Washington, Lindgren 0-1-0 (36-35).
A_18,573 (18,277). T_2:30.
Referees_Steve Kozari, TJ Luxmore. Linesmen_Ryan Jackson, Mark Shewchyk.