WASHINGTON -- Jakob Chychrun scored two goals for the Washington Capitals in a 5-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena on Monday.

Tom Wilson and John Carlson each had a goal and an assist for the Capitals (12-9-2), who were coming off a 5-3 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday but have won four of five. Justin Sourdif had two assists, and Logan Thompson made 22 saves.

Denton Mateychuk scored for the Blue Jackets (11-9-3), who have lost three of four (1-2-1). Elvis Merzlikins made 26 saves.

Chychrun gave the Capitals a 1-0 lead a 6:05 of the first period. Ryan Leonard had the puck poked away from him in the high slot, but Chychrun pick it up, skated into the left circle and beat Merzlikens blocker side with a snap shot.

Wilson made it 2-

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