The Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in the season finale, with Alex Ovechkin contributing an assist on the go-ahead goal. The league's all-time leading goal scorer with 929, who finished the season with 32 goals and 64 points, is in the final season of his contract and plans to wait until after the season to decide on his future. The loss leaves the Washington Capitals without a Stanley Cup playoff spot for the fifth consecutive year.