NHL Betting Favorite Washington Trounces Columbus
The Washington Capitals posted a 4–3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, courtesy of Jason Chimera who netted a goal with 2:30 left in overtime.
With almost 70% of the NHL betting action on their side, the Washington Capitals were the clear favorites against Columbus among LinesMaker bettors. Listed at –209 on NHL lines, Washington delighted the majority of bettors by defeating the Blue Jackets (+191).
John Carlson, Mike Knuble and Jason Arnott tallied for the Capitals, who became the third NHL team to collect 100 points this season with four games left in the regular season.
Michal Neuvirth stopped 20 shots for Washington, which came within one point of Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference for the top spot.
The Capitals grabbed one-goal advantage three times in the game, but the Blue Jackets managed to tie the game on every occasion. Scottie Upshall scored with 5:37 left in regulation to help Columbus tie the game 3–3.
Steve Mason turned aside 29-of-33 shots for Columbus, which is out of playoff battle.
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