Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off the upset to defeat Washington Capitals. Columbus Blue Jackets entered the game as the underdog, with a 33% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Columbus Blue Jackets refused to go away, chipping away at Washington Capitals's lead until Columbus Blue Jackets took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Washington Capitals never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Columbus Blue Jackets had earned the upset.