Both the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets have managed to earn points, just not consistently enough for sustained success so far this season.

Each looks to rebound from its latest defeat when the Capitals host the Blue Jackets on Monday night.

The Capitals followed a brutal 2-6-2 stretch by winning three in a row prior to Saturday's 5-3 home loss to Tampa Bay. Washington's Justin Sourdif opened the scoring just 1:06 into the contest, but the Lightning scored the next four goals of the opening period and never trailed again.

"Every guy on the ice just has to be a little bit better," Capitals veteran Tom Wilson told the club's official website.

While the defeat ended Washington's four-game point streak, it has allowed 13 goals in the last three contests. Logan Thompson, who

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