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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Aliaksei Protas scored his second goal of the night 2:23 into overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Protas had scored 31 seconds into the third period to tie a game that featured terrific performances from both goaltenders. The OT goal was the 11th of the season for Protas. Charlie Lindgren made 32 saves for the Capitals, including three during a lengthy possession by Columbus to start the overtime period. Jet Greaves stopped 35 shots in his 11th NHL game and first start this season.
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