Settle for 16.
The Columbus Blue Jackets were denied their slice of history Thursday night in Washington, losing 5-0 to the Capitals in their quest to match the NHL record with their 17th consecutive win.
Daniel Winnik, John Carlson, Nate Schmidt, Andre Burakovsky, and Justin Williams scored for Washington. It was Burakovsky who spoke candidly prior to about how much pleasure the Capitals would derive from ending Columbus' incredible ride.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' stretch of 17 consecutive wins in the spring of 1993 remains the longest win streak in league history.
More to come.
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