Center Nic Dowd scored the opener early in the first period. The Capitals surrendered a goal to Columbus defenseman Denton Mateychuk just 23 seconds later, but after winger Tom Wilson scored 48 seconds into the second period to put Washington back in the lead, the visitors remained in control.

The Jackets are home for the second time in three nights against the Washington Capitals tonight. Friday night the Jackets beat the Caps 8-4 in D.C., powered by an Adam Fantilli hat trick. View the original article to see embedded media.

The Capitals, playing their fourth preseason game in six days, suffer a handful of defensive breakdowns and lose to the Blue Jackets, 8-4.