The Capitals dominated the third period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 Monday night and clinch the Presidents' Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs. A three-goal third period allowed them to remain the only team without consecutive regulation losses, as much a testament to their season-long success as anything.

Penalties were also a problem for the Blue Jackets, including Brandon Dubinsky's goaltender interference that paved the way for T.J. Oshie's insurance goal later in the third.

With goals by Tom Wilson, Oshie on the power play and Nicklas Backstrom with an empty net, their 92 scores in the third period lead the NHL.