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While the Washington Capitals celebrated Nicklas Backstrom's go-ahead tally with 43 seconds remaining in the third period Tuesday, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella was stuck wondering what else his team can do to earn a win.
Tortorella's crew fought to tie the game at 2-2 in the final frame, but were ultimately robbed of storing one point in the bank, as well as the chance to play for another in overtime. All in all, it was the Blue Jackets' third consecutive loss and seventh in 10 games, leaving their bench boss pining for some better fortune.
"We're spoiled because of the year we had last year where everything went our way," Tortorella said postgame. "We got breaks, we were healthy, and a lot of things went our way.
"We forced them to go our way, for the most part, but you do get some luck in a year. We had a ton of it. We got shit for luck right now, but that can't get us down."
Torts has a point, as Columbus was the better team all night long. The Blue Jackets held a 56-43 advantage in shot attempts at even strength, and out-chanced the Capitals 37-24, per Naturalstattrick.
However, the Blue Jackets won't be able to dwell on the defeat for too long, as a rematch with the Capitals looms Friday, before another crucial Metropolitan Division battle with the Devils on Saturday.
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