Ottawa 2, Columbus 1
First Period
1. Ottawa, Zub 4 (Gaudette, Ennis) 7:59.
2. Columbus, Kuraly 6 (Voracek, Werenski) 19:26.
Penalties — Watson Ott (elbowing) 3:55; Brown Ott (cross-checking) 10:25.
Second Period
3. Ottawa, Stuetzle 7 (Formenton) 16:02.
Penalties — Voracek Clb (tripping) 1:44; Laine Clb (hooking) 6:39; Kuraly Clb (high-sticking) 16:42.
Third Period
No Scoring.
Penalties — None.
Shots on goal by
| Ottawa | 12 | 13 | 8 | _ | 33 |
| Columbus | 14 | 12 | 10 | _ | 36 |
Goal — Ottawa: Forsberg (W, 7-6-1). Columbus: Merzlikins (L, 14-10-1).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Ottawa: 0-3; Columbus: 0-2.
Referees — Jon McIsaac, Kyle Rehman. Linesmen — Michel Cormier, CJ Murray.
Attendance — 15,037 at Columbus.
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