COLUMBUS -- Nationwide Arena is becoming a special place for the Columbus Blue Jackets and a nightmare for visitors, especially in overtime.
For the third successive midweek home game, the Blue Jackets won beyond 60 minutes when Cam Atkinson scored 37 seconds into overtime to defeat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Tuesday.
Columbus (8-4-2) has won six straight at home to tie the Blue Jackets' record.
Blue Jackets defeat Capitals in overtime
Forward Cam Atkinson scores winning goal 37 seconds into extra period
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